Kia Sportage Hybrid vs Honda Civic
Kia Sportage Hybrid
$36,800
Honda Civic
$33,199 – $33,950
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Kia Sportage Hybrid vs Honda Civic. Honda Civic offers the strongest value on price. Kia Sportage Hybrid leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Kia Sportage Hybrid
Best Value
Honda Civic
Fuel Economy
Honda Civic
Performance
Kia Sportage Hybrid
Honda Civic
4.7/10Visual Comparison
Category Radar
Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Kia Sportage Hybrid
$36,800
Rating: 8.7/10
Honda Civic
$33,199 – $33,950
Rating: 4.7/10
| Specification |
Kia Sportage Hybrid |
Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Sportage Hybrid | Civic |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | Suv | — |
| Body Style | 5-door compact crossover suv | Compact Sedan |
| Current Price | $36,800 | $33,199 – $33,950 |
| MSRP | $36,800 | $33,950 |
| Dealer Price | $35,400 | $32,699 |
| Engine | 1.6L Turbocharged Inline 4-Cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid System |
| Horsepower | 232 | 200 hp (net combined) |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft @ 1600-4000 RPM | 232 lb-ft (electric motor) |
| 0–60 mph | 7.1s 0-60 mph estimate | Approx. 6.2 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 120 mph | Approx. 112 mph |
| Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded Permitted (87 Octane) | Hybrid |
| Mileage / MPG | — | 49 MPG combined (hybrid est.) |
| Range (EV) | 0 miles | N/A |
| Emissions | ULEV70 Certified | Low-emission certified (market dependent) |
| Battery | 1.49 kWh Lithium-Ion Polymer Traction Battery (270V) | Lithium-ion hybrid battery |
| Charging | On-the-fly engine generation and adaptive multi-stage regenerative paddle shifting | Self-charging hybrid (regenerative + engine) |
| Expert Rating | 8.7/10 | 4.7/10 |
| Community Reviews | 0 | 1510 |
| Performance Score | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Comfort Score | 8.5 | 8.8 |
| Safety Score | — | 9.3 |
| Fuel Economy Score | — | 9.6 |
| Technology Score | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Value Score | — | 9.1 |
| Pros | New vertical LED headlight array and clean grille restructuring deliver a highly sophisticated premium presence; Class-l... | Excellent hybrid fuel economy; Strong acceleration from electric torque; Sharp handling and composed ride; High-quality... |
| Cons | Lower rear trim components use heavy grained plastic elements that feel slightly stiff; The standard SynTex seating mate... | Rear seat is adequate, not class-leading for tall passengers; Road noise can increase on coarse pavement; Higher hybrid... |
