Honda CR-V Fuel Economy (MPG)
What is the real-world gas mileage of a 2026 Honda CR-V?
The 2026 Honda CR-V gets up to 40 MPG combined (43 city / 36 highway) in EPA testing.
Latest model year (2026):
The Honda CR-V gets up to 40 MPG combined (43 city / 36 highway) in the Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L trim.
Honda CR-V MPG — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Fuel | City (MPG) | Hwy (MPG) | Combined (MPG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Config 1 of 6 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity and Hydrogen | 36 | 43 | 39 |
| 2026Config 2 of 6 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 31 | 29 |
| 2026Config 3 of 6 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 33 | 30 |
| 2026Config 4 of 6 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 38 | 33 | 35 |
| 2026Config 5 of 6 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 43 | 36 | 40 |
| 2026Config 6 of 6 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 40 | 34 | 37 |
| 2025Config 1 of 5 | Auto (A1) | — | Electricity and Hydrogen | 36 | 43 | 39 |
| 2025Config 2 of 5 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 31 | 28 |
| 2025Config 3 of 5 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 34 | 30 |
| 2025Config 4 of 5 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 40 | 34 | 37 |
| 2025Config 5 of 5 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 43 | 36 | 40 |
| 2024Config 1 of 4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 34 | 30 |
| 2024Config 2 of 4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 32 | 29 |
| 2024Config 3 of 4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 40 | 34 | 37 |
| 2024Config 4 of 4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 43 | 36 | 40 |
| 2023Config 1 of 4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 34 | 30 |
| 2023Config 2 of 4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 32 | 29 |
| 2023Config 3 of 4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 43 | 36 | 40 |
| 2023Config 4 of 4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 40 | 34 | 37 |
| 2022Config 1 of 3 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 34 | 30 |
| 2022Config 2 of 3 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 32 | 29 |
| 2022Config 3 of 3 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 40 | 35 | 38 |
| 2021Config 1 of 3 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 32 | 29 |
| 2021Config 2 of 3 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 34 | 30 |
| 2021Config 3 of 3 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 40 | 35 | 38 |
| 2020Config 1 of 3 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 32 | 29 |
| 2020Config 2 of 3 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 34 | 30 |
| 2020Config 3 of 3 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 40 | 35 | 38 |
| 2019Config 1 of 4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 34 | 30 |
| 2019Config 2 of 4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 33 | 29 |
| 2019Config 3 of 4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 32 | 28 |
| 2019Config 4 of 4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 31 | 27 |
| 2018Config 1 of 4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 33 | 29 |
| 2018Config 2 of 4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 34 | 30 |
| 2018Config 3 of 4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 32 | 28 |
| 2018Config 4 of 4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 31 | 27 |
| 2017Config 1 of 4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 33 | 29 |
| 2017Config 2 of 4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 34 | 30 |
| 2017Config 3 of 4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 31 | 27 |
| 2017Config 4 of 4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 32 | 28 |
| 2016Config 1 of 2 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 32 | 29 |
| 2016Config 2 of 2 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 31 | 27 |
| 2015Config 1 of 2 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 33 | 29 |
| 2015Config 2 of 2 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 32 | 28 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Honda CR-V data analysis
Best combined MPG: 40 MPG
Best combined figure for the Honda CR-V is 40 MPG (2026, SIDI; Hybrid;) — efficient for its era, where the 2024 US new-car average is about 28 MPG. The weakest is 27 MPG (2016, Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L). At 15,000 miles a year and $3.50/gal that is $1,313 against $1,944 — a $631 annual swing, small enough that condition matters more than which one you pick. That is rank 4 of 70 small sport utility vehicles here — top quartile. The cohort median is 27 MPG, so this vehicle sits 13 MPG above the middle of the field. Next rung up is the Toyota Corolla Cross at 42 MPG, 2 MPG clear of this one. Immediately behind: the Toyota Venza at 39 MPG. The 2026 model averages 35 MPG across 6 configurations. The efficiency peak is the 2026 car, not the newest one — usually a weight or all-wheel-drive change rather than a worse engine.
City versus highway
43 city / 36 highway on the 2026 Honda CR-V. City beats highway by 7 MPG — hybrid behaviour. Regenerative braking earns more in traffic than steady cruising does, so urban drivers get the best of this powertrain. Winter fuel blends and sub-freezing warm-up cost 10–20% on their own, so a cold-climate owner should read the city figure as the realistic ceiling. EPA's own annual cost estimate for the best configuration is $1,550. Tailpipe CO₂ is 223 g/mile, about 3.3 metric tons a year.
What drives the spread
44 EPA-tested configurations across 2015–2026. Drivetrain is the biggest lever: Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive versions are certified separately and rarely land within 2 MPG of each other. 4 distinct engine descriptions appear in the record, which is why quoting one figure for the nameplate misleads. Fuel types on file: Electricity and Hydrogen, Regular. Figures are EPA submissions filed per configuration, not marketing claims. A missing year means no filing, not a zero. Sources for these 44 rows: manufacturer filings, covering 12 model years.
How Honda CR-V combined fuel economy varies
Across 44 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2026 Honda CR-V, combined fuel economy runs from 27 MPG to 40 MPG. The strongest figure belongs to the 2023 Honda CR-V (Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L) at 40 MPG, and the weakest to the 2019 car (Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L) at 27 MPG — a spread of 48%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the Honda CR-V would be misleading.
What changed for 2026
Average combined fuel economy for the 2026 Honda CR-V is 35 MPG, against 34.8 MPG for the 2025 car — it rose by 0.2 MPG. That is a real improvement, and it is the kind of change worth paying the newer-year premium for if this figure drives your decision.
Configurations behind these Honda CR-V numbers
The 2015 through 2026 Honda CR-V entries here cover the variants Auto (A1), Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L and Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L. 2026 is the busiest model year in the record with 6 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted combined fuel economy 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.
Official Factory Specs vs. AutoSpecData Expert Benchmarks
The EPA highway loop never holds interstate speed. Here is what the same engine does when you sit on the cruise control.
| Cruise speed | EPA highway spec | AutoSpecData adjusted MPG | Fuel you lose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 mph | 43 MPG | 43 MPG | 0% |
| 65 mph | 43 MPG | 40.1 MPG | 7% |
| 70 mph | 43 MPG | 37.3 MPG | 13% |
| 75 mph | 43 MPG | 34.8 MPG | 19% |
| 80 mph | 43 MPG | 32.4 MPG | 25% |
Our Real-World Speed MPG Adjuster re-scales the Honda CR-V EPA highway result with a quadratic drag term (mpg = hwy ÷ (1 + k·(v² − 60²)/60²), k = 0.55 for trucks, SUVs and vans, 0.42 for cars). Wind, roof racks, and a heavy right foot make it worse, never better.
Frequently Asked Questions About CR-V MPG
What is the MPG of the Honda CR-V?
The Honda CR-V gets up to 40 MPG combined (43 city / 36 highway) in the 2026 model year. Fuel economy varies by engine and trim — see the full table above for details.
Which Honda CR-V trim has the best fuel economy?
The Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L trim offers the best combined fuel economy at 40 MPG. Smaller engines and front-wheel-drive configurations typically achieve the highest MPG.