Honda CR-V 1997 vs Kia Sportage 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda CR-V) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Kia Sportage) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 128 HP | 83 HP | |
| Torque: | 182 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 20.5 seconds | |
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Honda CR-V is more dynamic to drive. Honda CR-V engine produces 45 HP more power than Kia Sportage, but torque is 13 NM less than Kia Sportage. Thanks to more power Honda CR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 10 seconds faster.  | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.4 | |
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The Kia Sportage is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda CR-V consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda CR-V could require 105 litres more fuel.  | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sportage 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.65 m | |
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Honda CR-V is larger. Honda CR-V is 29 cm longer than the Kia Sportage, 2 cm wider, while the height of Honda CR-V is 3 cm higher.  | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 347 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down  | 
670 litres | 640 litres | |
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Honda CR-V has more luggage capacity. Honda CR-V has 28 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sportage. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda CR-V (by 30 litres).  | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda CR-V is 0.6 metres less than that of the Kia Sportage, which means Honda CR-V can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high  | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
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