Honda CR-V Fuel Tank Capacity
How big is the gas tank on a 2026 Honda CR-V?
The 2026 Honda CR-V has a 14-gallon fuel tank, good for roughly 490 miles of range at 35 MPG combined.
Latest model year (2026):
The Honda CR-V holds 14 gallons of fuel. At 35 MPG combined that is roughly 490 miles of range on a full tank.
Honda CR-V Gas Tank — All Years
| Year | Tank Capacity | Optional Tank | Combined MPG | Est. Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 gal | — | 35 | 490 mi |
| 2025 | 14 gal | — | 35 | 490 mi |
| 2024 | 14 gal | — | 34 | 476 mi |
| 2023 | 14 gal | — | 34 | 476 mi |
| 2022 | 14 gal | — | 32 | 448 mi |
| 2021 | 14 gal | — | 30 | 420 mi |
| 2020 | 14 gal | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 14 gal | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 14 gal | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 14 gal | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 15.3 gal | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 15.3 gal | — | — | — |
Manufacturer specification data sourced from Manufacturer specifications, last verified August 12, 2026. Always confirm against the owner's manual or door-jamb placard before towing or buying tires — figures vary by cab, bed, axle ratio, and options.
Honda CR-V data analysis
Fuel tank: 15.3 gallons
The Honda CR-V holds 15.3 gallons (Standard). Smaller-tank configurations carry 14 gal — 1.3 gal less, and on a long drive that is a whole extra stop. That is rank 48 of 51 vehicle we hold tank data fors here — bottom quartile. The cohort median is 21 gal, so this vehicle sits 5.7 gal below the middle of the field — a real deficit, not a rounding difference. Next rung up is the Ford Escape at 15.7 gal, 0.4 gal clear of this one. Immediately behind: the Nissan Rogue at 14.5 gal. Mazda CX-5 matches it exactly — that figure is a segment convention, not an engineering ceiling.
How far that goes
Full-tank range works out at 428–612 miles on EPA combined figures (28–40 MPG across the configurations on file). On the highway cycle at 43 MPG the best version covers 658 miles between fills. Treat 386 miles as the working number. Cold weather, roof loads and a 75 mph cruise each cost 10–20% against the EPA figure. Annual fuel spend at 15,000 miles and $3.50/gal: $1,313, across about 25 tanks.
Configurations and caveats
12 configurations on file across 2015–2026. Nominal capacity is not usable capacity. Tank shape, fill-neck design and the pump's auto shut-off mean you rarely put the full figure in. Sources for these 12 rows: manufacturer filings, covering 12 model years.
How Honda CR-V fuel tank capacity varies
Across 12 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2026 Honda CR-V, fuel tank capacity runs from 14 gallons to 15.3 gallons. The strongest figure belongs to the 2015 Honda CR-V (Standard) at 15.3 gallons, and the weakest to the 2026 car (Standard) at 14 gallons — a spread of 9%. The narrow spread means any year of the Honda CR-V in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.
What changed for 2026
Average fuel tank capacity for the 2026 Honda CR-V is 14 gallons, against 14 gallons for the 2025 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.
Configurations behind these Honda CR-V numbers
The 2015 through 2026 Honda CR-V entries here span 12 model years of published measurements for this figure. 2026 is the busiest model year in the record with 1 separate measured configuration, which is why a single quoted fuel tank capacity figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.
Frequently Asked Questions About CR-V Gas Tank
How big is the Honda CR-V gas tank?
The Honda CR-V has a 14-gallon fuel tank. Capacity changed between generations — the table above lists it year by year.
How far can the Honda CR-V go on a full tank?
At roughly 34 MPG combined, a full 14-gallon tank is good for about 476 miles. Plan on refueling near 300 miles, since most fuel gauges read empty with 1–2 gallons still in the tank.
How much does it cost to fill up a Honda CR-V?
At $3.50 per gallon, filling the 14-gallon tank from empty costs about $49. Multiply the tank size by your local pump price for a current figure.