Compare performance (184 HP vs 239 HP), boot space and price (32500 £ vs 30200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or Kia Sportage?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Kia Sportage has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £ , while the Honda Civic costs 32500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2323 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Honda Civic manages with 4.70 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Kia Sportage has a distinct edge – offering 239 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Civic is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.80 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs to a small extent better – reaching 203 km/h, while the Honda Civic tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls barely noticeable stronger with 320 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Honda Civic is slight lighter – 1517 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers clearly perceptible more room – 587 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 177 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1776 L, which is about 556 L more than the Honda Civic.
When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage noticeable takes the win – 580 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 183 kg.
The Kia Sportage is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.
detailsThe Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.
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Price
32500 - 35500 £
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Price
30200 - 43900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
108 - 114 g/km
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co2
132 - 180 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 L
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1517 - 1533 kg
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Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
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Trunk capacity
404 - 410 L
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Length
4560 mm
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Length
4540 mm
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Width
1890 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Height
1408 mm
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Height
1645 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1220 L
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Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
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Payload
348 - 397 kg
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Payload
543 - 580 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
184 HP
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Power HP
136 - 239 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
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Torque
315 Nm
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Torque
250 - 320 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
135 kW
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Power kW
100 - 176 kW
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Engine capacity
1993 cm3
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
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Brand
Honda
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Brand
Kia
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The Honda Civic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.