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Kia vs. Honda

MIDWEST KIA · WICHITA
Kia vs. Honda · model by model

Compare the details.
See the Kia advantage.

Compare warranty coverage, standard technology, price, space, towing and independent recognition—and see why Kia gives shoppers so many compelling reasons to choose it.

#12027 Telluride · C/D 8-SUV comparison
TSP+2026 K4 · IIHS award tier above Civic hatchback
10yr/100kKia limited powertrain warranty
9/102026 Carnival · C/D Editors' Choice
Why Kia?

Compare what you get—not just the name on the grille.

Kia's case is built on longer warranty coverage, aggressive pricing, big-screen technology, strong safety awards, flexible powertrains and compelling head-to-head results across the lineup.

Independent recognition

Kia has receipts.

Third-party awards and results that give shoppers a reason to put Kia on the same—or higher—shopping list.

#1

2027 Telluride

Car and Driver placed Telluride first in its 2026–27 eight-SUV comparison; Honda Pilot tied for fourth.

TSP+

2026 Kia K4

IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+. The 2026 Honda Civic hatchback earns TOP SAFETY PICK.

9/10

2026 Carnival

Car and Driver Editors' Choice and #3 minivan ranking, ahead of Odyssey at 8.5/10 and #4.

Best Cars for the Money

Kia opened 2026 with seven U.S. News Best Cars for the Money awards across K4, Sportage, Sorento, Niro and EV9 variants.

Model-by-model

Where Kia makes its case.

Current U.S.-market model years and published information available as of August 2026.

2026

Kia K4

Compact sedan / hatchback
VS
2026

Honda Civic

Compact sedan / hatchback

Why lean Kia

  • ?Higher 2026 IIHS award tier: K4 sedan earns TOP SAFETY PICK+; Civic hatchback earns TOP SAFETY PICK.
  • ?Lower starting price: current C/D listings put K4 at $23,535 versus Civic at $25,890.
  • ?Kia gives you 5-year/60,000-mile basic and 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage versus Honda's 3/36 and 5/60.
2026

Kia K5

Midsize sedan
VS
2026

Honda Accord

Midsize sedan

Why lean Kia

  • ?Available AWD—Accord is front-wheel drive only.
  • ?290-hp K5 GT: C/D testing recorded 0–60 mph in 5.2 seconds.
  • ?Standard 12.3-inch touchscreen across K5 trims plus Kia's longer warranty coverage.
2027

Kia Seltos

Subcompact SUV
VS
2026

Honda HR-V

Subcompact SUV

Why lean Kia

  • ?Available 190-hp turbo gives Seltos shoppers a meaningful performance upgrade.
  • ?Available AWD, bold packaging and Kia's 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty.
  • ?Seltos remains a value-focused SUV with an available 12.3-inch display-oriented cabin.
2026

Kia Sportage

Compact SUV
VS
2026

Honda CR-V

Compact SUV

Why lean Kia

  • ?About $2,000 lower starting price in C/D's current comparison.
  • ?Larger standard screen: Sportage's 12.3-inch display versus CR-V's 9.0-inch touchscreen.
  • ?More towing capability: up to 2,500 lb in C/D's comparison versus 1,500 lb for CR-V.
  • ?2026 Sportage earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ (vehicles built after May 2025).
2026

Kia Sorento

Three-row midsize SUV
VS
2026

Honda Passport

Two-row midsize SUV

Why lean Kia

  • ?Three rows: Sorento seats 6–7; Passport is a five-seat, two-row SUV.
  • ?More powertrain choice: gas, turbo, hybrid and plug-in-hybrid Sorento variants.
  • ?2026 Sorento earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ (built after September 2025) and Kia's longer warranty.
2027

Kia Telluride

Three-row midsize SUV
VS
2026

Honda Pilot

Three-row midsize SUV

Why lean Kia

  • ?It won the big comparison: Telluride finished 1st in C/D's July 2026 eight-SUV test; Pilot tied for 4th.
  • ?C/D rating: 9.5/10 Telluride versus 8.5/10 Pilot.
  • ?Lower listed starting price: $40,735 versus $43,890 in C/D's current comparison.
  • ?Kia warranty: 5/60 basic and 10/100 powertrain versus Honda 3/36 and 5/60.

Head-to-head proof

C/D 1ST PLACE9.5/10

This is the strongest direct Kia-over-Honda result on the page.

2026

Kia Carnival

MPV / minivan
VS
2026

Honda Odyssey

Minivan

Why lean Kia

  • ?Lower starting price: $38,935 versus $44,290 in C/D's current comparison.
  • ?Higher C/D score and rank: Carnival 9/10 and #3; Odyssey 8.5/10 and #4.
  • ?Editors' Choice recognition plus available hybrid powertrain—something Odyssey does not offer.
  • ?Kia's 10/100 powertrain warranty versus Honda's 5/60.
Ownership

The advantage that follows you home.

Kia limited powertrain warranty

10 / 100K

10 years / 100,000 miles for eligible original owners, subject to warranty terms.

Honda powertrain warranty

5 / 60K

Honda's new-vehicle powertrain limited warranty is 5 years / 60,000 miles.

Compare them in person.

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Research sources: IIHS 2026 awards; Car and Driver current vehicle comparisons and July 2026 three-row SUV comparison; Kia America warranty and 2026 award releases. Pricing and rankings can change. Verify current vehicle equipment, incentives and availability with Midwest Kia.
Manufacturer names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Awards apply only to the model years/configurations specified by the awarding organization. IIHS Sportage award applies to vehicles built after May 2025; Sorento award applies to vehicles built after September 2025. Kia warranty terms, limitations and transferability apply. Page prepared August 2026.