Honda CR-V vs Kia Sportage

SUVs are among the most popular vehicles on the road today. That's because they're capable, stylish, and spacious. Whether you want an accommodating commuter vehicle or something that can meet the needs of your family, consider what an SUV has to offer. Two of the most popular SUVs on the market today are the 2023 Honda CR-V and the 2023 Kia Sportage. Consider which SUV is more ideal for you.

Engine

The 2023 Honda CR-V features a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine under the hood that can provide 190 horsepower and 179 pound-feet of torque. This capable engine offers more than enough power for daily commutes and highway driving. The Sportage is capable as well, but the 2.5-liter inline-four engine only produces 187 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. Even though the difference is small, the CR-V still comes out on top.

Safety

Whether you're using your SUV for making your daily drive or embarking on a road trip with your loved ones, you need your SUV to be as safe as possible. Honda made the CR-V with standard adaptive cruise control, which enables drivers to operate the vehicle at a set speed while also braking and accelerating with traffic. Lane-keeping assistance, forward collision warning, blind-spot warning, and rear cross-traffic warning also come standard.

On the other hand, the Sportage comes standard with forward collision mitigation and lane-departure mitigation. Parking sensors and driver-attention warning are also standard, but the blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert are only available as upgrades.

If you want something capable and safe, there's no better option than the 2023 Honda CR-V. Consider taking this new SUV for a test drive at Waldorf Honda.