Kia Sportage vs Honda CR-V vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Overview

Specification Kia Sportage Honda CR-V Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Brand Kia Honda Chevrolet
Model Sportage CR-V Silverado 1500
Year 2026 2026 2026
Type Suv
Body Style Compact Crossover SUV Compact Crossover SUV Full-Size Pickup Truck

Pricing

Specification Kia Sportage Honda CR-V Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Current Price $34,699 – $35,450 $37,899 – $38,650 $53,599 – $54,800
MSRP $35,450 $38,650 $54,800
Dealer Price $34,199 $37,299 $52,499

Engine & Performance

Specification Kia Sportage Honda CR-V Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Engine 1.6L Turbo Hybrid System 1.5L Turbo Inline-4 5.3L EcoTec3 V8
Horsepower 227 hp (net combined) 190 hp 355 hp
Torque 258 lb-ft 179 lb-ft 383 lb-ft
0–60 mph Approx. 7.2 sec (0-60 mph) Approx. 8.0 sec (0-60 mph) Approx. 6.1 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed Approx. 118 mph Approx. 116 mph Approx. 112 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification Kia Sportage Honda CR-V Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Fuel Type Hybrid Gasoline Gasoline
Mileage / MPG 38 MPG combined (AWD hybrid) 29 MPG combined 18 MPG combined (EPA est., configuration dependent)
Range (EV) N/A N/A N/A
Emissions Low-emission certified (market dependent) Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards
Battery Lithium-ion polymer hybrid battery N/A N/A
Charging Self-charging hybrid (regenerative + engine) N/A N/A

Ratings

Specification Kia Sportage Honda CR-V Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Expert Rating 4.6/10 4.7/10 4.5/10
Community Reviews 1020 1340 870
Performance Score 8.5 8.2 8.8
Comfort Score 8.8 9.2 8.6
Safety Score 9.2 9.4 8.9
Fuel Economy Score 9.3 9.0 7.9
Technology Score 9.0 8.8 9.0
Value Score 9.1 9.0 8.7

Verdict

Specification Kia Sportage Honda CR-V Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Pros Bold and modern exterior design; Strong hybrid power and torque; Competitive fuel economy with AWD; Dual 12.3-inch displ... Spacious and practical cabin design; Strong standard and available safety tech; Comfortable ride and quiet interior; Com... Strong maximum towing capability; Broad engine and trim lineup; Useful trailer and bed technologies; Large infotainment...
Cons Ride can feel firm on rough roads; Rear visibility can feel limited; Higher trims increase cost quickly; Not the most en... Acceleration is adequate rather than sporty; Higher trims increase total cost quickly; No dedicated performance-oriented... Ride quality can feel firm on rough surfaces; Fuel economy is average for the segment; Some advanced features locked to...