Civic Hatchback starts $11,495 lower. Civic Hatchback wins efficiency by 1.9 L/100 km. Sorento gives you 1,445.2 L more cargo room. Sorento reaches 8 core tracked features at the top trim. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
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Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$32,200
Sport
$43,695
LX HEV
$35,900
3 tracked trims
$51,128
6 tracked trims
| Metric | Honda Civic Hatchback | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $32,200 Sport | $43,695 LX HEV | $11,495 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $35,900 3 tracked trims | $51,128 6 tracked trims | $15,228 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 5.0 L/100 km Sport Hybrid | 6.9 L/100 km LX PHEV | 1.9 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 693.8 L Best published cargo figure | 2,139 L Best published cargo figure | 1,445.2 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | 2,000 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | Only Kia reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 5 features Sport Hybrid at $36,000 | 3 features LX PHEV at $48,695 | +2 features |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 5 features Sport Touring Hybrid at $39,500 | 8 features SX PHEV at $60,795 | +3 features |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Honda Civic Hatchback, versus Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Kia Sorento.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
$32,200
Sport
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; One-touch power moonroof; Wireless Apple CarPlay; Wireless Android Auto Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; One-touch power moonroof; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes
$55,995
SX HEV
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6L-Turbo HEV 4-cylinder engine; 6-Speed Auto Transmission; All-Wheel Drive; Shift-By-Wire; Drive Mode Select; Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, panoramicRoof, powerLiftgate, surroundCamera, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Surround View Monitor; Bose premium sound system; Ventilated Front Seats; Memory Driver w/ 4way lumbar support; Rear Console Ventilation Duct; Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Heated steering wheel; Leather seats; Panoramic sunroof; Smart Power Liftgate
$39,500
Sport Touring Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; Heated steering wheel; Heated rear seats; Leather-trimmed seats; 8-way power driver's seat; 4-way power passenger seat Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; BOSE Premium Sound System; One-touch power moonroof; Leather-trimmed seats; Heated steering wheel; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes
$55,995
SX HEV
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6L-Turbo HEV 4-cylinder engine; 6-Speed Auto Transmission; All-Wheel Drive; Shift-By-Wire; Drive Mode Select; Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, panoramicRoof, powerLiftgate, surroundCamera, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Surround View Monitor; Bose premium sound system; Ventilated Front Seats; Memory Driver w/ 4way lumbar support; Rear Console Ventilation Duct; Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Heated steering wheel; Leather seats; Panoramic sunroof; Smart Power Liftgate
$39,500
Sport Touring Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; Heated steering wheel; Heated rear seats; Leather-trimmed seats; 8-way power driver's seat; 4-way power passenger seat Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; BOSE Premium Sound System; One-touch power moonroof; Leather-trimmed seats; Heated steering wheel; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes
$43,695
LX HEV
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6L-Turbo HEV 4-cylinder engine; 6-Speed Auto Transmission; All-Wheel Drive; Shift-By-Wire; Drive Mode Select; Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Rear Console Ventilation Duct; Leather-wrapped steering wheel
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Doesn’t reach it
$55,995
SX HEV
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6L-Turbo HEV 4-cylinder engine; 6-Speed Auto Transmission; All-Wheel Drive; Shift-By-Wire; Drive Mode Select; Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, panoramicRoof, powerLiftgate, surroundCamera, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Surround View Monitor; Bose premium sound system; Ventilated Front Seats; Memory Driver w/ 4way lumbar support; Rear Console Ventilation Duct; Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Heated steering wheel; Leather seats; Panoramic sunroof; Smart Power Liftgate
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Honda Civic Hatchback | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Civic Hatchback unlocks it $23,795 sooner. | $32,200 Sport Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; One-touch power moonroof; Wireless Apple CarPlay; Wireless Android Auto Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; One-touch power moonroof; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes | $55,995 SX HEV Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6L-Turbo HEV 4-cylinder engine; 6-Speed Auto Transmission; All-Wheel Drive; Shift-By-Wire; Drive Mode Select; Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, panoramicRoof, powerLiftgate, surroundCamera, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Surround View Monitor; Bose premium sound system; Ventilated Front Seats; Memory Driver w/ 4way lumbar support; Rear Console Ventilation Duct; Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Heated steering wheel; Leather seats; Panoramic sunroof; Smart Power Liftgate | Left sooner |
Premium audioExpanded Civic Hatchback unlocks it $16,495 sooner. | $39,500 Sport Touring Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; Heated steering wheel; Heated rear seats; Leather-trimmed seats; 8-way power driver's seat; 4-way power passenger seat Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; BOSE Premium Sound System; One-touch power moonroof; Leather-trimmed seats; Heated steering wheel; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes | $55,995 SX HEV Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6L-Turbo HEV 4-cylinder engine; 6-Speed Auto Transmission; All-Wheel Drive; Shift-By-Wire; Drive Mode Select; Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, panoramicRoof, powerLiftgate, surroundCamera, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Surround View Monitor; Bose premium sound system; Ventilated Front Seats; Memory Driver w/ 4way lumbar support; Rear Console Ventilation Duct; Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Heated steering wheel; Leather seats; Panoramic sunroof; Smart Power Liftgate | Left sooner |
Premium upholsteryExpanded Civic Hatchback unlocks it $4,195 sooner. | $39,500 Sport Touring Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; Heated steering wheel; Heated rear seats; Leather-trimmed seats; 8-way power driver's seat; 4-way power passenger seat Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; BOSE Premium Sound System; One-touch power moonroof; Leather-trimmed seats; Heated steering wheel; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes | $43,695 LX HEV Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6L-Turbo HEV 4-cylinder engine; 6-Speed Auto Transmission; All-Wheel Drive; Shift-By-Wire; Drive Mode Select; Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Rear Console Ventilation Duct; Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Left sooner |
Seat memoryExpanded Only Sorento reaches seat memory. | — Doesn’t reach it | $55,995 SX HEV Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6L-Turbo HEV 4-cylinder engine; 6-Speed Auto Transmission; All-Wheel Drive; Shift-By-Wire; Drive Mode Select; Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, panoramicRoof, powerLiftgate, surroundCamera, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Surround View Monitor; Bose premium sound system; Ventilated Front Seats; Memory Driver w/ 4way lumbar support; Rear Console Ventilation Duct; Leather-wrapped steering wheel; Heated steering wheel; Leather seats; Panoramic sunroof; Smart Power Liftgate | Right only |
Reasons to pick Honda Civic Hatchback
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Sport
LX HEV
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic Hatchback | Sport | $32,200 | 7.0 L/100 km | 3 |
| Kia Sorento | LX HEV | $43,695 | 7.0 L/100 km | 3 |