Honda CR-V AWD
33 MPG The 2026 Honda CR-V AWD is EPA-rated at 33 MPG combined (33.5 city / 32.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 455 gallons, $1455 a year in fuel, or $0.097 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2017–2026 run it averages 29.9 MPG, improving by 5 MPG over 10 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.076 | $758 | $1136 | $1515 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.091 | $909 | $1364 | $1818 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.097 | $970 | $1455 | $1939 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.106 | $1061 | $1591 | $2121 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.121 | $1212 | $1818 | $2424 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.136 | $1364 | $2045 | $2727 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.152 | $1515 | $2273 | $3030 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 MPG | 33.5 | 32.5 | $1925 | 274 | 2 |
| 2025 | 32.5 MPG | 33 | 32.5 | $1950 | 275 | 2 |
| 2024 | 33 MPG | 33.5 | 33 | $1925 | 271 | 2 |
| 2023 | 29 MPG | 27 | 32 | $2150 | 305 | 1 |
| 2022 | 29 MPG | 27 | 32 | $2150 | 305 | 1 |
| 2021 | 29 MPG | 27 | 32 | $2150 | 305 | 1 |
| 2020 | 29 MPG | 27 | 32 | $2150 | 305 | 1 |
| 2019 | 28 MPG | 26 | 32 | $2225 | 315 | 2 |
| 2018 | 28 MPG | 26 | 32 | $2225 | 315 | 2 |
| 2017 | 28 MPG | 26 | 32 | $2225 | 316 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 130 small sport utility vehicle 4wd models tracked here, the Honda CR-V AWD ranks 18 on current figures, against a class average of 29.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Kia Sorento Hybrid AWD (34), Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid (35), Kia Sportage Hybrid AWD (35), Hyundai Tucson Hybrid (36), Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid AWD (36).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 274 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Honda CR-V AWD get?
The 2026 Honda CR-V AWD is rated at 33 MPG combined by the EPA — 33.5 city and 32.5 highway. Across all 10 model years in the database it averages 29.9 MPG, ranging from 27 to 37 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Honda CR-V AWD cost in fuel per year?
At 33 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 455 gallons — roughly $1455 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.097 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $1925.
Has the Honda CR-V AWD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 28 MPG in 2017 to 33 in 2026 — an improvement of 5 MPG, or 18% across 10 model years.
Is the Honda CR-V AWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 18 of 130 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 29.2 MPG. That is 3.8 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.