Honda vs. Kia

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Honda and Kia contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Honda and Kia cars.

When comparing the Honda brand to the Kia brand, Honda has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value and vehicle rankings. Kia has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, fuel efficiency, towing capacity and variety of models offered.

Honda versus Kia: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Honda versus Kia pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Kia in 12 out of 13 vehicle comparisons. Kia also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 11 out of 12 comparisons. Honda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 13 out of 13 comparisons.

Honda versus Kia: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Honda vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 8 out of 13 model comparisons, with Kia offering more horsepower in 5 comparisons. Kia offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Both Honda and Kia vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Kia offers a greater towing capacity in 6 out of 8 comparisons.

Honda versus Kia: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Honda versus Kia overall quality ratings shows Honda with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Honda has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Honda has better safety ratings in 6 out of 12 comparisons while Kia has better safety ratings in 4 out of 12 comparisons. Honda and Kia tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Honda shows higher ratings for retained value in 12 out of 13 comparisons. Kia shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 13 comparisons, and Honda and Kia tie over 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 14 categories: Honda CR-V in Best 5-seater SUVs, Honda Pilot in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Honda Civic (hatchback) in Best Compact Cars, Honda CR-V in Best Crossover SUVs, Honda Civic (hatchback) in Best Hatchbacks, Honda Insight in Best Hybrid Cars, Honda Accord Hybrid in Best Hybrid Midsize Cars, Honda Accord in Best Midsize Cars, Honda Pilot in Best Midsize SUVs, Honda Odyssey in Best Minivans, Honda Civic (hatchback) in Best Small Cars, Honda CR-V in Best Small SUVs, Honda Fit in Best Subcompact Cars, and Honda Pilot in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 8 categories: Honda CR-V in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Honda Insight in Most Reliable Hybrid Cars, Honda Accord in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Honda Pilot in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Honda Odyssey in Most Reliable Minivans, Honda Civic (coupe) in Most Reliable Small Cars, Honda CR-V in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Honda Pilot in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 6 categories: Honda HR-V in Safest Crossover SUVs, Honda Insight in Safest Hybrid Cars, Honda CR-V Hybrid in Safest Hybrid SUVs, Honda Accord in Safest Midsize Cars, Honda Odyssey in Safest Minivans, and Honda Civic (hatchback) in Safest Small Cars. Kia has better car rankings in 3 categories: Kia EV9 in Safest Electric SUVs, Kia Telluride in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Kia Telluride in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 5 categories: Honda CR-V in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Honda Pilot in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, Honda Civic in Best Small Cars for the Money, Honda CR-V in Best Small SUVs for the Money, and Honda Pilot in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Honda offers 7 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 2 minivans.

Drivetrain Options: Honda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle. Kia offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles.

Honda offers 7 all-wheel-drive models and 11 front-wheel-drive models. Kia offers 11 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.