2023 CR-V Vs. 2023 Sportage Near Manorville, NY

2023 Honda CR-V vs. 2023 Kia Sportage

As more people move into urban areas, compact crossovers keep gaining popularity. Their small footprint, elevated driving position, and practical outlook is perfect for individuals, couples, and small families who require a single vehicle to suit all their needs. Hence, there are many options from American, European, and Far Eastern manufacturers. The 2023 Honda CR-V and the 2023 Kia Sportage are stylish and popular options in this segment. The 2023 CR-V is from the latest sixth generation that debuted just one year ago and is manufactured at Honda's plant in Greensburg, Indiana. The Sportage is based on 2021's fifth generation and manufactured in Kia's plant in West Point, Georgia. Which one of the two is the best compact crossover? We've evaluated them on the interior, performance, and safety attributes. In the meantime, place a call to our friendly and knowledgeable sales team at Apple Honda near Manorville, NY, to learn more about the 2023 CR-V.

Interior Comparison

The 2023 CR-V and 2023 Sportage come with stylish and comfortable cabins that accommodate up to five adults. They've each got their distinctive style, with Honda's signature mesh strip and minimalistic language making for a more aesthetically pleasing dashboard. Another nice feature of the 2023 CR-V is the ability to recline the rear seats for added comfort. This does reduce trunk space to 39 cubic feet, but the 2023 Sportage only offers an extra cubic foot, so it's not a significant compromise. The 2023 CR-V also has more cabin storage bins and cubbies than the outgoing model. The 2023 CR-V and 2023 Sportage come with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ as standard. The SUVs use touchscreen infotainment systems for control. Dual-zone climate control and powered front seats are available. You’ll appreciate the physical buttons and knobs that the 2023 CR-V offers. You'll also find the CR-V's part-digital, part-analog instrument cluster less confusing and cluttered than the 2023 Sportage's fully-digital affair. Moreover, the 2023 CR-V offers a Bose speaker system upgrade and additional USB Type-C charging ports for rear seat occupants.

Performance Comparison

Honda offers two efficient yet powerful powertrains for the 2023 CR-V. There's a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 190 horsepower that also sees duty in the Civic and Accord. Buyers can choose a front-wheel-drive setup or specify an all-wheel-drive system. There's also the 2023 CR-V Hybrid that pairs a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine with two electric motors. The net result is a system total of 204 horsepower. Again, you can select a front-wheel-drive or an all-wheel-drive system. All CR-V variants come with a CVT gearbox and standard Hill Descent Control. The 2023 Sportage comes standard with a thirstier 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 187 horsepower and sends it to the wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. There’s also a hybrid variant that couples a 1.6-liter turbo four with a single electric motor. This is good for 226 horsepower. All variants can be had in the front-wheel-drive guise or with an all-wheel-drive system.

Safety Features Comparison

The 2023 CR-V and 2023 Sportage have very high safety specifications as standard. All trims across both models include automated emergency braking, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, and lane departure warning. Other safety features are the eight airbags and lane-keeping assist.

Find the 2023 CR-V Near Manorville, NY

The results are in, and the 2023 Honda CR-V is our pick for the title of the best compact crossover. It's a close competition between itself and the 2023 Kia Sportage, but the Honda pips it to the post. Why not come to Apple Honda near Manorville, NY, and see what it can offer?