Honda CR-V FWD
35 MPG The 2026 Honda CR-V FWD is EPA-rated at 35 MPG combined (35.5 city / 34.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 429 gallons, $1371 a year in fuel, or $0.091 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2017–2026 run it averages 31.2 MPG, improving by 6 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 | $0.071 | $714 | $1071 | $1429 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.086 | $857 | $1286 | $1714 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.091 | $914 | $1371 | $1829 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.114 | $1143 | $1714 | $2286 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.129 | $1286 | $1929 | $2571 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 MPG | 35.5 | 34.5 | $1825 | 260 | 2 |
| 2025 | 35 MPG | 35.5 | 35 | $1825 | 257 | 2 |
| 2024 | 35 MPG | 35.5 | 35 | $1825 | 257 | 2 |
| 2023 | 30 MPG | 28 | 34 | $2100 | 290 | 1 |
| 2022 | 30 MPG | 28 | 34 | $2100 | 294 | 1 |
| 2021 | 30 MPG | 28 | 34 | $2100 | 294 | 1 |
| 2020 | 30 MPG | 28 | 34 | $2100 | 294 | 1 |
| 2019 | 29 MPG | 27 | 33 | $2150 | 302 | 2 |
| 2018 | 29 MPG | 27 | 33 | $2150 | 302 | 2 |
| 2017 | 29 MPG | 27 | 33 | $2150 | 302 | 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 74 small sport utility vehicle 2wd models tracked here, the Honda CR-V FWD ranks 15 on current figures, against a class average of 34.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Toyota Highlander Hybrid (36), Kia Sorento Hybrid FWD (37), Ford Escape FWD HEV (39), Ford Escape FWD PHEV (40), Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD (41).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 260 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 3.9 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Honda CR-V FWD get?
The 2026 Honda CR-V FWD is rated at 35 MPG combined by the EPA — 35.5 city and 34.5 highway. Across all 10 model years in the database it averages 31.2 MPG, ranging from 28 to 40 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Honda CR-V FWD cost in fuel per year?
At 35 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 429 gallons — roughly $1371 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.091 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $1825.
Has the Honda CR-V FWD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 29 MPG in 2017 to 35 in 2026 — an improvement of 6 MPG, or 21% across 10 model years.
Is the Honda CR-V FWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 15 of 74 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 34.6 MPG. That is 0.4 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.