| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| 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... |