Kia Sportage vs Honda CR-V vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Overview

Specification Kia Sportage Honda CR-V Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Brand Kia Honda Chevrolet
Model Sportage CR-V Silverado 1500
Year 2026 2026 2026
Type Suv
Body Style 5-door compact crossover SUV Compact Crossover SUV Full-Size Pickup Truck

Pricing

Specification Kia Sportage Honda CR-V Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Current Price $40,990 $37,899 – $38,650 $53,599 – $54,800
MSRP $40,990 $38,650 $54,800
Dealer Price $37,299 $52,499

Engine & Performance

Specification Kia Sportage Honda CR-V Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Engine 1.6L Turbo Hybrid 1.5L Turbo Inline-4 5.3L EcoTec3 V8
Horsepower 231 190 hp 355 hp
Torque 258 lb-ft 179 lb-ft 383 lb-ft
0–60 mph ~7.5 sec 0-60 mph Approx. 8.0 sec (0-60 mph) Approx. 6.1 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed ~120 mph Approx. 116 mph Approx. 112 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification Kia Sportage Honda CR-V Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Fuel Type Hybrid Gasoline Gasoline
Mileage / MPG 38 mpg combined 29 MPG combined 18 MPG combined (EPA est., configuration dependent)
Range (EV) Not applicable N/A N/A
Emissions ULEV Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards
Battery Lithium-ion polymer N/A N/A
Charging Self-charging N/A N/A

Ratings

Specification Kia Sportage Honda CR-V Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Expert Rating 8.9/10 4.7/10 4.5/10
Community Reviews 0 1340 870
Performance Score 8.8 8.2 8.8
Comfort Score 9.0 9.2 8.6
Safety Score 9.2 9.4 8.9
Fuel Economy Score 9.0 7.9
Technology Score 9.3 8.8 9.0
Value Score 9.0 8.7

Verdict

Specification Kia Sportage Honda CR-V Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Pros Efficient; Spacious; Technology Spacious and practical cabin design; Strong standard and available safety tech; Comfortable ride and quiet interior; Com... Strong maximum towing capability; Broad engine and trim lineup; Useful trailer and bed technologies; Large infotainment...
Cons Expensive top trim; No third row Acceleration is adequate rather than sporty; Higher trims increase total cost quickly; No dedicated performance-oriented... Ride quality can feel firm on rough surfaces; Fuel economy is average for the segment; Some advanced features locked to...