Two powerfully efficient road companions to lead you on your adventures around DeLand, Deltona, and DeBary, FL are the Kia Sorento and the Honda CR-V. However, only one of them is the proper match for you—but which one?
Our team here at DeLand KIA has put together this Kia Sorento vs. Honda CR-V comparison to help you make the right decision. See which one of these industry giants fits your lifestyle better and contact us when you’re ready to test it out!
PASSENGERS
MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER
INTELLIGENT SPEED LIMIT ASSIST
It only feels right to kick off this comparison with the performance and engine power that make these models tick. In that department, each one posts impressively powerful engines to help fuel your next adventure.
So, which engines do these models come equipped with? For the Honda CR-V, it’s a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine capable of 190 horsepower and 179 lb-ft of torque.
With the Kia Sorento, however, you’ll have more than one option. Under the hood, you’ll have your choice between two well-crafted, standout motors, with each one outperforming the competitor:
- 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine: 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque
- Turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine: 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque
On top of that power, the Sorento offers Drive Mode Select, which allows you to choose from ECO, SPORT, COMFORT, SMART, and CUSTOM modes to suit your driving style or conditions.
The CR-V's 3-Mode Drive System only features three modes—ECON, Normal, and Snow. Sport mode is optional with an upgrade. Regardless, you’ll have more ways to adapt your drive in the Sorento.
Whether you’re looking to take a thrilling road trip out of town or want to stay local to check out a new trail, it’s important to have a vehicle with a flexible and spacious interior. After all, you want everyone to relax for the car ride.
The Kia Sorento and the Honda CR-V meet this interior need with a maximum cargo space of over 75 cubic feet to pack everything for an upcoming move, beach vacation, or camping trip.
When it comes to space for you and your companions, the CR-V offers 103.5 cubic feet, while the Kia Sorento provides a more spacious 105.3 cubic feet.
If you’re looking to bring along your adventurous friends for the ride, you’ll enjoy the third row of seating in the Sorento. This additional row allows you to seat up to seven passengers, ensuring everyone can come along on your next getaway.
On the other hand, the CR-V only offers two rows of seating, so only five passengers can make the journey with you.
There’s nothing more important on the road than the safety of you and your passengers. Luckily, both models are equipped top to bottom with built-in safety systems as well as intelligent driver-assistance technology.
For the CR-V, your protection is handled largely by the Honda Sensing® suite, while Kia Drive Wise technology does the work for the Sorento. Peace of mind behind the wheel comes easily with features such as:
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist-Parallel Exit
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian and Vehicle Detection
- Lane Departure Warning
The Kia Sorento, however, comes with its own list of unique safety systems not found in the Honda CR-V. For example, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist comes standard to automatically change the set speed of the Smart Cruise Control when it detects a speed limit sign.
Without a comparable system in the CR-V, you’ll need to control this function manually.
At DeLand KIA, we believe both the Kia Sorento and the Honda CR-V are viable options to explore the areas of DeLand, Deltona, and DeBary, FL. However, we also know the extra power, added passenger space, and enhanced technology of the Kia Sorento make it the clear winner in this comparison.
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