Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Kia K4 Hatchback gives us a wagon look and an improvement over the K4 sedan, but it also has stats awfully close to one of the best cars in the segment, the Honda Civic Touring. So we put them together to discuss which is better to drive, which is better to live with, and if wagons have a chance against the overwhelming tide of CUVs.
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00:00 - K4 Hatchback is better, but no alone
00:42 - Why we brought the Civic Sport Touring
4:06 - Fighting (and winning?) with the CVT
6:56 - Civic Styling, Interior, and how it's holding up
9:28 - The benefits of lightness in the Civic
13:41 - Music vs Noise
15:15 - Is the K4 transmission any better?
16:52 - Comparing the weight and luxury of the K4 to the Civic
18:25 - Why this trim is the right K4
21:25 - The hatchback makes it better
23:36 - The best of Kia
24:53 - Is this enough?
25:50 - Nothing "Normal" about this mode
26:42 - Real World use and MPG
28:30 - Debating favorites and New Names
#kiaK4 #Civic #Wagon #Comparison
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The Kia K4 Hatchback gives us a wagon look and an improvement over the K4 sedan, but it also has stats awfully close to one of the best cars in the segment, the Honda Civic Touring. So we put them together to discuss which is better to drive, which is better to live with, and if wagons have a chance against the overwhelming tide of CUVs.
Thanks for watching!
Be sure you’re subscribed!
00:00 - K4 Hatchback is better, but no alone
00:42 - Why we brought the Civic Sport Touring
4:06 - Fighting (and winning?) with the CVT
6:56 - Civic Styling, Interior, and how it's holding up
9:28 - The benefits of lightness in the Civic
13:41 - Music vs Noise
15:15 - Is the K4 transmission any better?
16:52 - Comparing the weight and luxury of the K4 to the Civic
18:25 - Why this trim is the right K4
21:25 - The hatchback makes it better
23:36 - The best of Kia
24:53 - Is this enough?
25:50 - Nothing "Normal" about this mode
26:42 - Real World use and MPG
28:30 - Debating favorites and New Names
#kiaK4 #Civic #Wagon #Comparison
We’ll post another big comparison right here every month, plus long term updates and big road trips.
Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss our Thursday releases.
And our Podcast, the Car Debate, has a new video episode every Tuesday right here!
Also watch our other channel: /TestDriveVideos for single car reviews
Plus you can find our Adventure Trips, links to our Patreon community and much more on our website: everydaydriver.com
Visit HookedOnDriving.com to drive on track. Beginners welcome with full time coaching, plus advanced groups with low car counts and great safety record.
More to come!
