Which is Better: Kia vs. Honda?

You’re getting ready to trade in your current car for something new, and you want to make sure you spend your budget wisely. If you’re looking for the best value, it’s likely that you’ll compare Kia vs. Honda. Both brands offer comprehensive safety features, advanced technology, and great reliability, so it can be tough to make a decision! We want you to choose what’s best for your Brownfield drives, so we’ve made this Kia vs. Honda guide to illuminate some key points of comparison. 

Kia vs. Honda: Warranty, Selection, and More 

Kia Warranty vs. Honda Warranty

Did you know that a new Kia’s powertrain will be protected on the roads of Littlefield and Plainview for up to 40,000 miles more than a new Honda? Take a look at both limited powertrain warranties here: 

• Kia Limited Powertrain Warranty: 10 years/100,000 miles

• Honda Limited Powertrain Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles

Kia vs. Honda Model Selection 

If you’re interested in a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric vehicle, you’ll find a lot more variety in the Kia lineup. Kia currently offers all three types of electric powertrains in addition to its gas-powered vehicles! Meanwhile, the Honda lineup currently only includes hybrids— no plug-in hybrid or electric vehicles. 

Kia vs. Honda Technology 

Both brands are on the cutting edge of in-vehicle technology, so your craving for innovation will be satisfied either way. New Kia models offer the Kia Connect infotainment system with a variety of ways to connect via Bluetooth®, Apple CarPlay®, or Android Auto™. Honda offers similar functionalities, but through its own HondaLink® system.

Kia vs. Honda Safety Features 

You can drive with confidence supported by driver-assistive safety features in either brand’s vehicles. New Kia models are equipped with the Kia Drive Wise package, which includes Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Following Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Rear-View Monitor, and Rear Occupnt Alert. Honda vehicles come with HondaSensing®, offering mostly similar features, but you won’t get the Rear Occupant Alert. 

Kia vs. Honda Model Comparisons 

So, how do Kia vehicles and their direct Honda competitors compare? When the facts are all laid out, Kia vehicles have an affordable edge over some of Honda’s most popular opponents! 

Kia Sorento vs. Honda Pilot

The Honda Pilot is no match for our the Kia Sorento! With a new Sorento, you get 13 standard driver-assistive safety features, compared to five standard driver assists in the Honda Pilot. You also get more options in the Kia Sorento, which is available with hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. With the Honda Pilot, you’re limited to a gas powertrain only. 

Kia Carnival vs. Honda Odyssey

The Honda Odyssey is a minivan with many years of accolades, but you can leave it to a model like the Kia Carnival to become a key competitor in its few short years on the market. Enjoy Best-in-Class passenger and cargo space in the Kia Carnival, at a price that undercuts the Honda Odyssey by over $4,000! 

Kia Soul vs. Honda HR-V 

The Kia Soul is a small, spunky crossover with an exterior design that’s unlike anything else on the road, while the Honda HR-V is a small SUV that takes less design risks. But, what drivers really want from this segment is affordability and efficiency. 

You can bring an entry-level Kia Soul home for almost $4,000 less than the base Honda HR-V, and a fully-loaded Kia Soul only costs about $500 more than the base HR-V! Moreover, the Kia Soul delivers better MPGs with 31 mpg combined, compared to 28 mpg combined for the HR-V.

Kia Sportage vs. Honda CR-V 

The Kia Sportage offers more premium equipment in its base model than the Honda CR-V — for a lower starting price, might we add! In the base Kia Sportage, you get a 12.2-inch instrument display and 8-inch infotainment display. The Honda CR-V has a smaller 7-inch infotainment screen and a 7-inch driver interface display. 

In terms of your options, the CR-V does offer hybrid variations, but the Sportage has hybrid and plug-in hybrid options. Additionally, there’s an off-road model for the Sportage, which is not offered in the CR-V lineup.

Check Out the New Kia Lineup at Gene Messer Kia! 

You can find the new Kia vehicles mentioned in this comparison and many more in the inventory at Gene Messer Kia! Stop by our showroom in Lubbock to explore them all and have a chat with our service team about Kia vs. Honda reliability. We’re here to help you make an informed decision!