2017 Honda CR-V S Diesel vs 2017 Kia Sportage GT Line

**Verbl Kint** · December 3rd, 2017 03:07 AM

Both diesels are priced close to each other but have decidedly different approaches on specs. The Kia gets a proven, more powerful engine (2.0L, 182 HP, 402 Nm) while the Honda has better diesel mileage (1.6L, 120 HP, 300 Nm) and is its first diesel local offering. The Kia has AWD while the Honda is FWD only. The Sportage is a 5-seater only while the CR-V has a foldable third row of seats.

The Kia is a TOTL while the Honda is the mid-level variant and the features do reflect this. The GT Line gets a panoramic sunroof, cruise control, power liftgate, and 19-inch wheels which the S Diesel doesn't have. Curiously though, the CR-V gets an integrated touchscreen head unit (with smartphone integration and navi) while the Sportage is still on an old school double din.

Price:

• Honda CR-V S Diesel - ₱1,759,000
• Kia Sportage GT Line - ₱1,795,000

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**Walter** · December 3rd, 2017 10:16 AM

Even if there were no Honda CR-V diesels ... no one is and was buying the Kia Sportage... have not seen one on the road ...

**bloowolf** · December 3rd, 2017 10:30 AM

Either car is good. Pluses to Honda for 7 seats & gadgetry. Of course their diesel engine is still not proven in the country. Choice will depend on where your prejudices lie.

**minicarph** · December 3rd, 2017 01:18 PM

Mas inaatupag pa ng Kia dito ang basketball kaysa magbenta ng car . besides monopoly na nila ang lahat ng police vehicles nationwide bat pa sila magbebenta nyan

Imagine yun Mahindra na police car binenta nila ng 1.8M each nun time ni Pnoy, Talo pa lahat ng PPV at CUV sa pricIng lol

**Egan101** · December 3rd, 2017 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by Walter

Even if there were no Honda CR-V diesels ... no one is and was buying the Kia Sportage... have not seen one on the road ...

I have encountered a few in the expressways. They are quick for a CUV, lots of pull on short bursts though not as quick as the FXT.

Its looks is not everybody but it has a more sporty look than the CRV. If I were to choose between the two, I'd go with the Sportage. If I needed to carry 7 people on a diesel vehicle, I'd go with an MPV.

**Verbl Kint** · December 4th, 2017 04:12 PM

I actually like the more edgy look of the Sportage. I also feel its less of a stalk-magnet for carnapppers and carjackers compared to PPV's.

Btw, the Sportage's R-series CRDi can be tuned to go over 200hp but I'm not sure whether there are capable tuners in Manila.

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**Hombre829** · December 4th, 2017 11:42 PM

Between the 2..Honda CRV all the way. Built wise,quality wise Japan technology is far better than Korean Technology.

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**erdiedizon** · December 5th, 2017 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by Hombre829

Between the 2..Honda CRV all the way. Built wise,quality wise Japan technology is far better than Korean Technology.

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Same with this one, crv ako ayaw ko din ng gawang korean, sa gawang hapon padin. Hehe

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