In this comparison, our Norm Reeves Honda Superstore Cerritos team matched up the 2020 Honda CR-V vs. Kia Sorento to help drivers in Cerritos, Buena Park, and Long Beach, CA, figure out which SUV is the right choice for them. Keep reading and find out how spacious, safe, and efficient these models are.
Cargo Space How much gear will you be able to fit into these two SUVs? In the back of the Honda CR-V, you can pack up for all types of trips or daily excursions with over 39 cubic feet of cargo volume in the back of its cabin. When you need to fit bigger items in your SUV, just fold down the rear seats of the 2020 CR-V and you’ll be able to use 75.8 cubic feet of interior cargo volume.
The Kia Sorento is a little more limited when it comes to carrying cargo. It offers 38 cubic feet of cargo volume behind its second row. With the rear seats all folded down, you’ll get more room to pack up your SUV, but not quite as much space as in the CR-V. At its maximum, the 2020 Sorento supplies you with 73 cubic feet of cargo volume.
Standard Driver-Assistive Features One thing you’ll notice as you start to drive around in the 2020 Honda CR-V is just how confident you’ll feel. That is because the assistance of Honda Sensing® keeps you alert and provides more peace of mind while navigating the roads.
Honda Sensing® includes various driver-assistive features like the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow. It even comes with the Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), which can react quickly when the car in front of you suddenly slows down by automatically applying the brakes.
The Kia Sorento also offers some driver-assistive safety features, but none of them come standard. In order to get that same level of confidence as you’ll have in the Honda CR-V, you’ll have to upgrade to one of the higher trim levels.
Performance of the Honda CR-V vs Kia Sorento Looking under the hood, the 2020 CR-V comes with a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine with Turbocharger. This produces 190 horsepower and 179 lb-ft of torque. Along with giving you the power needed to smoothly and effortlessly drive all around the area, the engine in the Honda CR-V is also extremely efficient.
Across all trim levels with 2-wheel drive (2WD), the 2020 CR-V gets an EPA-estimated 28 city/34 highway MPG.1 There is also an available hybrid engine that helps improve the fuel economy of the Honda CR-V even more.
On the other hand, the Kia Sorento is powered by a 2.4L I-4 engine. This creates slightly less power than the engine in the CR-V as it gets 185 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. It is also not nearly as efficient as the CR-V. With the 2020 Sorento, you’ll only get an EPA-estimated 22 city/29 highway MPG.
By comparing the Honda CR-V vs. Kia Sorento, you can see how the Honda SUV provides you with more versatility, fuel-efficient performance, and technology to keep you safe.
To see what else this SUV can do when driving around Cerritos, Buena Park, and Long Beach, California, schedule a test drive with us at Norm Reeves Honda Superstore Cerritos.
1 28 city/34 highway/30 combined MPG rating for 2WD trims. 27 city/32 highway/29 combined MPG rating for AWD trims. Based on 2020 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.
