Small SUV Shootout 2023: Honda CR-V vs Kia Sportage Hybrid vs Mazda CX-50

It might appear unusual to match the CR-V to each a hybrid SUV and a non-hybrid SUV. However should you take a look at how Honda markets the brand new CR-V, it makes good sense. Honda doesn’t distinguish the hybrid model of the CR-V as being separate from the non-hybrid. As an alternative, some CR-V trim ranges include the hybrid powertrain, whereas others solely provide a traditional internal-combustion engine. So the brand new CR-V is form of a two-in-one. This is how all of them stacked up when the mud settled.

CR-V FTW?

Notably, we left our lead toes at house for this comparability, as we contemplate attributes like consolation, worth and cargo area to be extra necessary than efficiency in a small SUV. Not surprisingly, the 2023 Honda CR-V scored effectively in all three areas.

However the Kia Sportage Hybrid impressed in these features, too. In truth, the redesigned 2023 Sportage has a greater experience high quality and a quieter cabin than the CR-V, plus successfully the identical cargo area. It additionally has the perfect real-world gas economic system and the bottom beginning worth of those three automobiles.

As for the Mazda CX-50, it favors character and driving enjoyable over the extra sensible values. In comparison with the CR-V and Sportage Hybrid, it has a quite stiff experience, much less storage and a better price ticket. It is also the least fuel-efficient on this group. However, boy, it appears good.

Try the video above to see how all three SUVs measured up throughout on a regular basis use.