Kia Sportage
$34,699 – $35,450
Rating: 4.6/10
Kia Sportage
$34,699 – $35,450
Honda Civic
$33,199 – $33,950
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Kia Sportage vs Honda Civic. Honda Civic offers the strongest value on price. Honda Civic leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Honda Civic
Best Value
Honda Civic
Fuel Economy
Honda Civic
Performance
Kia Sportage
Honda Civic
$33,199 – $33,950
Rating: 4.7/10
| Specification |
Kia Sportage |
Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Sportage | Civic |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | — | — |
| Body Style | Compact Crossover SUV | Compact Sedan |
| Current Price | $34,699 – $35,450 | $33,199 – $33,950 |
| MSRP | $35,450 | $33,950 |
| Dealer Price | $34,199 | $32,699 |
| Engine | 1.6L Turbo Hybrid System | 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid System |
| Horsepower | 227 hp (net combined) | 200 hp (net combined) |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 232 lb-ft (electric motor) |
| 0–60 mph | Approx. 7.2 sec (0-60 mph) | Approx. 6.2 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | Approx. 118 mph | Approx. 112 mph |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Mileage / MPG | 38 MPG combined (AWD hybrid) | 49 MPG combined (hybrid est.) |
| Range (EV) | N/A | N/A |
| Emissions | Low-emission certified (market dependent) | Low-emission certified (market dependent) |
| Battery | Lithium-ion polymer hybrid battery | Lithium-ion hybrid battery |
| Charging | Self-charging hybrid (regenerative + engine) | Self-charging hybrid (regenerative + engine) |
| Expert Rating | 4.6/10 | 4.7/10 |
| Community Reviews | 1020 | 1510 |
| Performance Score | 8.5 | 8.9 |
| Comfort Score | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Safety Score | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Fuel Economy Score | 9.3 | 9.6 |
| Technology Score | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Value Score | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Pros | Bold and modern exterior design; Strong hybrid power and torque; Competitive fuel economy with AWD; Dual 12.3-inch displ... | Excellent hybrid fuel economy; Strong acceleration from electric torque; Sharp handling and composed ride; High-quality... |
| Cons | Ride can feel firm on rough roads; Rear visibility can feel limited; Higher trims increase cost quickly; Not the most en... | Rear seat is adequate, not class-leading for tall passengers; Road noise can increase on coarse pavement; Higher hybrid... |