2021 Honda CR-V vs 2022 Kia Sorento
Overview | |
MSRP$25,350 | MSRP$29,590 |
Average price$31,253 | Average price$35,089 |
Listings315 | Listings123 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
2021 Honda CR-V Reviews SummaryEven in a grim year, Honda is selling a staggering number of CR-Vs. The CR-V is the best-selling Honda in Canada, edging out the home-built Honda Civic. The CR-V is also the second best-selling compact SUV, just behind the Toyota RAV4. And it was the sixth best-selling vehicle in Canada in 2021. So, it’s hard to argue against the CR-V formula. Honda’s been at this almost as long as crossovers have been a thing, launching the CR-V in 1997—a year after the RAV4 debuted. The funny thing is, aside from sales volume, there’s only one thing the CR-V particularly excels at. Aesthetics are subjective, but it would be hard to argue the CR-V is the best-looking vehicle in its class. It’s not the cheapest. It’s not the best equipped, especially at the middle to lower trim levels. It’s not the fastest, nor is it the quietest, or the most fuel efficient. It’s not even the most reliable, showing up nowhere in J.D. Power's Most Reliable list. So, what makes it so appealing to Canadian consumers? Let’s see if we can figure that out. | |
2022 Kia Sorento Reviews SummaryKia completed a redesign on the popular Sorento last year. The big news for 2022 pertains to the arrival of the Sorento Hybrid in Canada—Kia Canada was waiting for the all-wheel-drive version to go into production before introducing it to our market—and the debut of the Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, which can travel 51 kilometres on electricity before switching to gas-electric hybrid propulsion and returning 3.0 litres-equivalent per 100 kilometres in combined driving. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 190 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower190 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 190 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque179 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower190 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space39.2 cu ft | Cargo Space12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3337 lbs | Curb Weight3714 lbs |
Height66.1 in | Height66.7 in |
Length182.1 in | Length189.0 in |
Width73.0 in | Width74.8 in |
Wheelbase104.8 in | Wheelbase110.8 in |
Maximum Payload1358 lbs | Maximum Payload1642 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,350 | $29,590 |
Average price | $31,253 | $35,089 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Even in a grim year, Honda is selling a staggering number of CR-Vs. The CR-V is the best-selling Honda in Canada, edging out the home-built Honda Civic. The CR-V is also the second best-selling compact SUV, just behind the Toyota RAV4. And it was the sixth best-selling vehicle in Canada in 2021. So, it’s hard to argue against the CR-V formula. Honda’s been at this almost as long as crossovers have been a thing, launching the CR-V in 1997—a year after the RAV4 debuted. The funny thing is, aside from sales volume, there’s only one thing the CR-V particularly excels at. Aesthetics are subjective, but it would be hard to argue the CR-V is the best-looking vehicle in its class. It’s not the cheapest. It’s not the best equipped, especially at the middle to lower trim levels. It’s not the fastest, nor is it the quietest, or the most fuel efficient. It’s not even the most reliable, showing up nowhere in J.D. Power's Most Reliable list. So, what makes it so appealing to Canadian consumers? Let’s see if we can figure that out. | Kia completed a redesign on the popular Sorento last year. The big news for 2022 pertains to the arrival of the Sorento Hybrid in Canada—Kia Canada was waiting for the all-wheel-drive version to go into production before introducing it to our market—and the debut of the Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, which can travel 51 kilometres on electricity before switching to gas-electric hybrid propulsion and returning 3.0 litres-equivalent per 100 kilometres in combined driving. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 190 hp I4 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 190 hp @ 5600 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City | 28 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 190 hp I4 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque | 179 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 190 hp @ 5600 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 39.2 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3337 lbs | 3714 lbs |
Height | 66.1 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 189.0 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.8 in |
Wheelbase | 104.8 in | 110.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1358 lbs | 1642 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 2000 lbs |
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