2024 Honda CR-V vs 2024 Kia Sportage near Manassas, VA

2024 Honda CR-V EX shown (left) in Radiant Red Metallic.

While you can do your fair share of research about any vehicle to learn how it fairs, some of the most valuable insight can come from comparing it directly to its competitors. That’s why we at Honda of Chantilly have taken the time to put the 2024 Honda CR-V against the 2024 Kia Sportage to highlight the distinct advantages the former midsize SUV enjoys. Read on to learn more and then stop by our location for a first look!

Performance

When it comes to the raw performance of these two vehicles, the 2024 Honda CR-V has the slight edge with its standard 1.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that outputs 190 horsepower¹ and 179 lb.-ft. of torque². Meanwhile, the Kia Sportage features a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that runs with 187 horsepower and 178 lb.-ft. of torque. The Honda CR-V maintains a similar advantage in the efficiency department as well. When equipped with standard FWD, it boasts a 28/34/30 MPG city/hwy/combined³ fuel economy rating, while the Kia Sportage sits at 25/32/28 MPG city/hwy/combined⁴. There’s also the idle-stop feature, which you’ll only find standard on the Honda CR-V for improving its overall efficiency!

Safety

The 2024 Honda CR-V makes use of a variety of safety features to make your trips down Wellington Road all the more relaxing. With the standard Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow⁵, you’ll find yourself able to maintain a comfortable distance from the vehicle directly ahead of you. A similar feature can be found on the 2024 Kia Sportage, however do note that it only comes as an available addition. While both of these SUVs have their own Lane Departure Warning^6,7 systems, it’s only the Honda CR-V that makes use of an additional Road Departure Mitigation System⁸ to ensure you don’t veer off course. Similarly, the 2024 Honda CR-V alone features both its standard Traffic Jam Assist⁹ and Traffic Sign Recognition System¹⁰ for easier travels through Mansassas.

Interior

Once you hop behind the wheel of your 2024 Honda CR-V and are ready to set off down Route 28 to reach Dean Park, you can get things started fast with the standard Push Button Start. The 2024 Kia Sportage features a similar function, however it only comes available on its higher trim levels. While the Kia Sportage does have its own interior lighting option, the Honda CR-V has an ambient lighting feature for its center console that’ll really add to the relaxing mood on all your drives. Then, there are also the illuminated steering wheel mounted controls, which you’ll only get with the CR-V as a standard inclusion. Finally, the standard cargo area tie-down anchors make for a convenient means to keep your larger items in place during transport. If you’re curious to know how else the 2024 Honda CR-V beats out the competition, then the best way to find out is by paying a visit to our dealership!

What Is Your Vehicle Worth?

1. 190 @ 6000 rpm (SAE net), 145 @ 6100 rpm (SAE net)

2. 179 lb-ft @ 1700-5000 rpm (SAE net), 138 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm (SAE net)

3. 28 city/34 highway/30 combined mpg rating for 2WD LX, EX, and EX-L. 27 city/32 highway/29 combined mpg rating for AWD LX, EX, and EX-L. 43 city/36 highway/40 combined mpg rating for 2WD Sport and Sport-L. 40 city/34 highway/37 combined mpg rating for AWD Sport, Sport-L, and Sport Touring. Based on 2024 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery-pack age/condition (hybrid trims), and other factors.

4. EPA fuel economy estimates. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits, and your vehicle’s condition.

5. ACC with Low-Speed Follow cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed, and other factors. ACC should not be used in heavy traffic, poor weather, or on winding roads. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.

6. LDW only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use. LDW may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.

7. Lane Departure Warning is your second set of eyes on the road. This camera-based system monitors the position of your vehicle within its lane and helps warn you if it deviates, or is about to deviate, from the lane. Lane Departure Warning also helps warn you of a lane departure when your vehicle is traveling above a certain speed and the vehicle's turn signal is not activated.

8. Road Departure Mitigation only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use and can apply mild steering torque to assist driver in maintaining proper lane position and/or brake pressure to slow the vehicle's departure from a detected lane. RDM may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.

9. LKAS with TJA only assists driver in maintaining proper lane position when lane markings are identified without a turn signal in use and can only apply mild steering torque to assist. The system may not detect all lane markings; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.

10. TSR cannot detect all traffic signs and may misidentify certain signs. Accuracy will vary based on weather and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for complying with all traffic regulations.