Honda HR-V I (GH) or Kia Sportage I (JA/NB)?

1999–2005 vs 1993–2004 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door

In short

Length: HR-V I (GH) 4,110 mm, Sportage I (JA/NB) 4,340 mm — a 23 cm difference.
Boot: HR-V I (GH) 320 l, Sportage I (JA/NB) 380 l.
Lowest consumption: HR-V I (GH) 7.3 l/100 km, Sportage I (JA/NB) 8.9 l/100 km.
Power: HR-V I (GH) 77 kW, Sportage I (JA/NB) 46–95 kW.
Standard equipment: HR-V I (GH) 17 items (S), Sportage I (JA/NB) 19 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Honda HR-V I (GH)1999–2005 · 2 engines · S, ESSpecifications →Listings →

Kia Sportage I (JA/NB)1993–2004 · 8 engines · Base, LX, EXSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Honda HR-V I (GH)1999–2005no listings	Kia Sportage I (JA/NB)1993–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,110 mm	Length4,135 mm–4,340 mm
Width	Width1,695 mm	Width1,730 mm–1,735 mm
Height	Height1,590 mm	Height1,650 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,460 mm	Wheelbase2,360 mm–2,650 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance175 mm	Ground clearance195 mm–200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume320 l	Trunk volume380 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,250 kg	Curb weight1,450 kg–1,620 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank55 l–60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1999–2005	Production years1993–2004
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines2	Number of engines8
Power	Power77 kW (105 hp)	Power46–95 kW (63–129 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6	Displacement (l)2.0–2.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.3 l/100 km · 1.6 2WD	Lowest consumption8.9 l/100 km · 2.0 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h11 s · 1.6 2WD	Best 0–100 km/h12.5 s · 2.0 16V
Top speed	Top speed170 km/h	Top speed170 km/h
Trim levelsS · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · S	Items in the base trim19 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim24 · ES	Items in the top trim32 · EX
Equipment · Comfort3 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Equipment · Safety3 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Tow Hitch	Tow Hitch—	Tow Hitch✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Honda HR-V I (GH) or Kia Sportage I (JA/NB)?

Length: Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) 4,340 mm, Honda HR-V I (GH) 4,110 mm (a 230 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,650 vs 2,460 mm. Boot: 380 vs 320 l.

Which uses less fuel — Honda HR-V I (GH) or Kia Sportage I (JA/NB)?

The most frugal Honda HR-V I (GH) uses 7.3 l/100 km (1.6 2WD); the most frugal Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) 8.9 l/100 km (2.0 TD).

Which is more powerful — Honda HR-V I (GH) or Kia Sportage I (JA/NB)?

The strongest Honda HR-V I (GH) makes 77 kW (105 hp) (1.6 2WD); the strongest Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) 95 kW (129 hp) (2.0 16V).

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