What's the Honda CR-V's MPG?
What Car Shoppers Need to Know
- The 2027 Honda CR-V is available with gas and hybrid powertrains, each with front- or all-wheel drive.
- The gas engine returns a best of 30 mpg combined and starts at $33,070 (all prices include $1,550 destination charge).
- The CR-V hybrid is rated at up to 40 mpg combined and priced from $37,580.
The Honda CR-V is locked in a battle with the Toyota RAV4 for the title of “bestselling vehicle that isn’t a pickup truck” in the U.S. The pair of compact SUVs rank fourth and third in total sales in the U.S., respectively — behind the Ford F-Series and Chevrolet Silverado — on the strength of their manageable size, practical interior space, efficiency and affordability. Especially with volatile fuel prices, how much it costs to gas up can have a major impact on ownership costs.
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By the Numbers
A 190-horsepower, turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder powers the CR-V LX, EX and EX-L; it makes 179 pounds-feet of torque and is paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission. The CR-V Sport Hybrids are powered by a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder assisted by a pair of electric motors that also function as an electronic CVT; total output is 204 hp and 247 pounds-feet. FWD is standard with the gas engine, with AWD available for $1,500. The same is true of the Sport Hybrid and Sport-L Hybrid, while AWD is standard on the TrailSport and Sport Touring Hybrid.
Other than their engines and some black exterior pieces, the CR-V EX and EX-L are equipped identically to the Sport Hybrid and Sport-L. The pricing of those trim levels means buyers pay an extra $2,480 for the hybrid powertrain in the Sport Hybrid and an additional $3,325 in the Sport-L Hybrid. According to the EPA, at current national average fuel prices and assuming a person covers 15,000 miles a year with a typical split between highway and city driving, it will take them between 4.5 and seven years to recoup that additional upfront cost, depending on trim level and drivetrain.
CR-V
| Trim | Powertrain | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG |
| LX, EX, EX-L (FWD) | 190-hp, turbo 1.5-liter four-cylinder; CVT | 28 | 33 | 30 |
| LX, EX, EX-L (AWD) | 190-hp, turbo 1.5-liter four-cylinder; CVT | 27 | 31 | 29 |
CR-V Hybrid
| Trim | Powertrain | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG |
| Sport, Sport-L (FWD) | 204 hp combined, 2.0-liter four-cylinder hybrid; eCVT | 43 | 36 | 40 |
| Sport, Sport-L, Sport Touring (AWD) | 204 hp combined, 2.0-liter four-cylinder hybrid; eCVT | 40 | 34 | 37 |
| TrailSport (AWD) | 204 hp combined, 2.0-liter four-cylinder hybrid; eCVT | 38 | 33 | 35 |
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Versus the Competition
The main difference between the CR-V and its primary competitor is that while a hybrid powertrain is optional in the Honda, the Toyota RAV4 is exclusively hybrid as of its 2026 redesign. The Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage take a similar approach to hybridization as the Honda, with standard gas engines and available hybrid powertrains. Both brands charge less than Honda does to upgrade to the hybrid, though.
| Model, Trim | Powertrain | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 LE | 226-hp hybrid | 47 | 40 | 43 |
| 2027 Kia Sportage Hybrid LX | 227-hp hybrid | 40 | 42 | 41 |
| 2027 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport | 204-hp hybrid | 43 | 36 | 40 |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SE | 231-hp hybrid | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| 2026 Ford Escape Active | 180-hp gas | 27 | 34 | 30 |
| 2027 Honda CR-V LX | 190-hp gas | 28 | 33 | 30 |
| 2027 Subaru Forester Base | 180-hp gas | 26 | 33 | 29 |
| 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan S | 201-hp gas | 26 | 34 | 29 |
| 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander ES | 174-hp hybrid | 26 | 31 | 28 |
| 2027 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend | 181-hp gas | 25 | 30 | 27 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S | 187-hp gas | 24 | 30 | 26 |
| 2027 GMC Terrain Elevation | 175-hp gas | 25 | 28 | 26 |
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