Kia Sportage 2011 vs Honda CR-V 2012

 
Kia Sportage
2011 - 2014
Honda CR-V
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.2 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 184 HP150 HP
Torque: 382 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.8 seconds9.7 seconds
Kia Sportage engine produces 34 HP more power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 32 NM more than Honda CR-V. Despite the higher power, Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.05.6
Real fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100km6.7 l/100km
The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Kia Sportage consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sportage could require 60 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sportage consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V.
Fuel tank capacity: 58 litres58 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 960 km in combined cycle1030 km in combined cycle
1090 km on highway1130 km on highway
750 km with real consumption860 km with real consumption
Honda CR-V gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Honda CR-V 2012: Vehicle has automatic four-wheel drive system that sends torque to front wheels under normal conditions. Electronically controlled multi-plate clutch transfers torque to rear axle when wheel slip is detected. The all-wheel drive system constantly interacts with the VSA dynamic stabilization system and electric power steering to provide full vehicle control, good traction and maneuverability in all road conditions.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 16 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento, Hyundai ix35Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda Accord
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sportage might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Kia Sportage engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
Kia Sportage 2011 2.0 engine: The diesel engine is highly reliable when properly maintained, offering an excellent balance of power and fuel efficiency. However, it has several important characteristics and issues that should be ...  More about Kia Sportage 2011 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.44 m4.53 m
Width: 1.86 m1.82 m
Height: 1.69 m1.65 m
Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sportage is 9 cm shorter than the Honda CR-V, 4 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 564 litres589 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1353 litres1669 litres
Honda CR-V has more luggage space.
Kia Sportage has 25 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda CR-V (by 316 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters11.8 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 1.2 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Kia Sportage can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1402`200
Safety:
Kia Sportage is better rated in child safety tests. The Kia Sportage scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
low

above average
Honda CR-V has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Honda CR-V, so Honda CR-V quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 840010 600
Rating in user reviews: 8.6/10 7.8/10
Pros and Cons: Kia Sportage has
  • more power
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher children safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
Honda CR-V has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • has 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
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