Honda HR-V vs Kia Sorento – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Honda HR-V has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29700 £, while the Kia Sorento costs 46000 £. That’s a price difference of around 16278 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento manages with 1.60 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Honda HR-V with 5.40 L. The difference is about 3.80 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: 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 Sorento has a significantly edge – offering 252 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 121 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 8.80 s, while the Honda HR-V takes 10.60 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sorento performs a bit better – reaching 201 km/h, while the Honda HR-V tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 31 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento pulls decisively stronger with 440 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 187 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Honda HR-V is clearly perceptible lighter – 1452 kg compared to 1854 kg. The difference is around 402 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sorento offers clearly more room – 705 L compared to 319 L. That’s a difference of about 386 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sorento performs distinct better – up to 2100 L, which is about 811 L more than the Honda HR-V.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sorento clearly perceptible takes the win – 684 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 266 kg.

Our conclusion: The Kia Sorento proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Kia Sorento is the better all-rounder in this comparison.