2016 Honda HR-V vs. 2016 Kia Sportage

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the horsepower, fuel economy, cargo volume, starting price, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a $2,935 difference in the base MSRP. The 2016 Kia Sportage has a higher starting price than the 2016 Honda HR-V. Also, the 2016 Sportage has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2016 HR-V gets 7.3 more mpg. In addition, the HR-V has a slightly smaller body than the Sportage. And finally, the Kia Sportage has 20.7 ft² less cargo area behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure, height, and maximum occupancy.