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MakesHondaCR-V

Honda CR-V MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 40 MPG combined in 2023–2026, the hybrid CR-V FWD. Its weakest year peaked at 21 MPG (1997–2001).

Honda CR-V: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1997–202615202530354045MPG20022020199720002005201020152020202640 MPG peaklowest peak 21Honda CR-V: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year15202530354045MPG199720002002200420062008201020122014201620182020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
375.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the CR-V FWD. Put it next to its 1997 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Honda CR-V has EPA ratings for 30 model years, 1997–2026, most often among SUVs. Its peak rating is the fifth highest of the 208 SUV nameplates with MPG ratings on this site. Its best version ranked second (tied) of 65 SUVs in 2003, behind the class leader, the Toyota RAV4, and it placed in its class top five in 17 model years.

In 2025 the CR-V became the first SUV with a fuel cell plug-in version in EPA data. From 1997 to 2026 its best rating went from 21 to 40 MPG, the third largest gain among 122 SUVs rated for eight or more years.

The CR-V, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1999–03seventh of 47SUVs
2004–08ninth of 75SUVs
2009–1313th of 88SUVs
2014–18sixth of 50small SUVs
2019–23fifth of 70small SUVs
2024–26seventh of 64small SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2002

    New: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 21 → 23 MPG.

  • 2020

    New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder hybrid. Best rating 30 → 38 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1997–2026.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2020–2026.

  • Fuel cell plug-in

    Rated in 2025–2026.

All 30 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2026CR-V FWD hybrid4043 / 36295
2025CR-V FWD hybrid4043 / 36284
2024CR-V FWD hybrid4043 / 36294
2023CR-V Hybrid FWD hybrid4043 / 36294
2020–2022CR-V Hybrid AWD hybrid3840 / 35293
2017–2019CR-V FWD3028 / 34274
2016CR-V 2WD2926 / 32272
2015CR-V 2WD2927 / 33282
2012–2014CR-V 2WD2623 / 30252
2010–2011CR-V 2WD2421 / 28232
2007–2009CR-V 2WD2320 / 27222
2005–2006CR-V 2WD2320 / 26213
2003–2004CR-V 2WD2220 / 26213
2002CR-V 2WD2320 / 26213
2000–2001CR-V 2WD2120 / 23213
1999CR-V 2WD2120 / 23216
1998CR-V 2WD2119 / 23203
1997CR-V 4WD2119 / 23211

Version names in the EPA list: CR-V 2WD, CR-V 4WD, CR-V AWD, CR-V AWD TrailSport, CR-V e-FCEV, CR-V FWD, CR-V Hybrid AWD, CR-V Hybrid FWD.

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