Honda Civic vs Kia Sportage

Overview

Specification Honda Civic Kia Sportage
Brand Honda Kia
Model Civic Sportage
Year 2026 2026
Type — —
Body Style Compact Sedan Compact Crossover SUV

Pricing

Specification Honda Civic Kia Sportage
Current Price $33,199 – $33,950 $34,699 – $35,450
MSRP $33,950 $35,450
Dealer Price $32,699 $34,199

Engine & Performance

Specification Honda Civic Kia Sportage
Engine 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid System 1.6L Turbo Hybrid System
Horsepower 200 hp (net combined) 227 hp (net combined)
Torque 232 lb-ft (electric motor) 258 lb-ft
0–60 mph Approx. 6.2 sec (0-60 mph) Approx. 7.2 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed Approx. 112 mph Approx. 118 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification Honda Civic Kia Sportage
Fuel Type Hybrid Hybrid
Mileage / MPG 49 MPG combined (hybrid est.) 38 MPG combined (AWD hybrid)
Range (EV) N/A N/A
Emissions Low-emission certified (market dependent) Low-emission certified (market dependent)
Battery Lithium-ion hybrid battery Lithium-ion polymer hybrid battery
Charging Self-charging hybrid (regenerative + engine) Self-charging hybrid (regenerative + engine)

Ratings

Specification Honda Civic Kia Sportage
Expert Rating 4.7/10 4.6/10
Community Reviews 1510 1020
Performance Score 8.9 8.5
Comfort Score 8.8 8.8
Safety Score 9.3 9.2
Fuel Economy Score 9.6 9.3
Technology Score 9.0 9.0
Value Score 9.1 9.1

Verdict

Specification Honda Civic Kia Sportage
Pros Excellent hybrid fuel economy; Strong acceleration from electric torque; Sharp handling and composed ride; High-quality... Bold and modern exterior design; Strong hybrid power and torque; Competitive fuel economy with AWD; Dual 12.3-inch displ...
Cons Rear seat is adequate, not class-leading for tall passengers; Road noise can increase on coarse pavement; Higher hybrid... Ride can feel firm on rough roads; Rear visibility can feel limited; Higher trims increase cost quickly; Not the most en...