2023 Kia Sportage vs 2023 Honda CR-V: How little do you want to compromise?

The 2023 Kia Sportage and the 2023 Honda CR-V are two of the most popular options when it comes to compact SUVs on the Canadian market right now. The Honda CR-V has always been a very popular model, while the Kia Sportage has always been known for delivering exceptional value, more features than the competition for less, and a dynamic on-road behaviour that appeals to buyers who don't feel like compromising driving pleasure in the name of interior space and versatility. However, previous generations of the Kia Sportage weren't exactly known for their versatility and interior space. That all changed with the introduction of the new-generation model last year.

The redesigned 2023 Kia Sportage is brand new, offering significantly enhanced interior space and versatility which now not only leads the way in the segment, but significantly enhances the appeal of the 2023 Kia Sportage. You still get better value than most competitors and more features, but now, you also get more legroom and nearly identical cargo space. Let's take a closer look.

Class-leading cargo space and interior space in the 2023 Kia Sportage

The 2023 Kia Sportage provides you with 1,113 litres of cargo space with all seats in place while the CR-V offers 1,110 litres. In other words, you won't feel or see the difference, whether you are putting everyone's bags inside for a trip to the beach or whether you are going to play golf with your friends or taking the kids to hockey practice. Behind the front seats, the second row of the 2023 Kia Sportage is the most welcoming in any compact SUV in the segment. You will enjoy nearly 2 extra cm of rear legroom and more headroom than the 2023 Honda CR-V.

Exceptional value proposition in the 2023 Kia Sportage

The 2023 Kia Sportage starts at $31,459, while models with all-wheel drive are available starting at $33,459. Models like the X-Line trim which gives you a distinct exterior design and more features like wireless charging for your cellphone or the impressive EX model which is equipped with a panoramic sunroof and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster start at $37,309 and $39,009. To put this in perspective, the 2023 Kia Sportage EX with its vast array of functions, starts at about the same price as a base Honda CR-V… with front-wheel drive.

Moving up the line, we find even more features, many of which you don’t find in the 2023 Honda CR-V, and yet it's only a few thousand dollars more than the mid-level trim in the Honda compact SUV lineup. Think about that for a second, you can get a fully equipped Kia Sportage with more features and just about the same amount of space in the back as the CR-V along with more space for your passengers, and you will be paying about $10,000 less than the top trim in the CR-V.

The 2023 Kia Sportage comes with Kia Connect features that allow remote access to your vehicle from your mobile phone. You can start your Kia remotely, lock or unlock the doors, check the status of your fuel levels, and see if your Sportage needs maintenance and book an appointment, all using the Kia Connect app. The Honda CR-V doesn't have any of these functions. Moreover, most CR-V models come with a small 7-inch center display or an available 9-inch display. Most Kia Sportage versions come with a 10.25-inch center display.

Anyway you look at it, the 2023 Kia Sportage gives you more for less. Give us a call today to learn more about the 2023 Sportage.