Kia Sportage Hybrid vs Honda Civic

Overview

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

Pricing

Specification Kia Sportage Hybrid Honda Civic
Current Price $36,800 $33,199 – $33,950
MSRP $36,800 $33,950
Dealer Price $35,400 $32,699

Engine & Performance

Specification Kia Sportage Hybrid Honda Civic
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 Economy

Specification Kia Sportage Hybrid Honda Civic
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)

Ratings

Specification Kia Sportage Hybrid Honda Civic
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

Verdict

Specification Kia Sportage Hybrid Honda Civic
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...