2020 Honda CR-V
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Honda CR-V is sold in the U.S. with gasoline and hybrid power. The EPA lists 3 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 29 to 38 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,700 to $2,250 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline, Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 29-38 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 38 / 29 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $1,700-$2,250 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 234-305 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 6-7 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 CR-V costs about $1,700 to $2,250 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,033. Over five years that is about $10,167 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient CR-V configuration saves about $3,000 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of small sport utility vehicle 4wd in this dataset is about 24 MPG. The CR-V sits roughly 10 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V Hybrid AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 38 MPG | $1,700 |
| CR-V FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 30 MPG | $2,150 |
| CR-V AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 29 MPG | $2,250 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 CR-V records tailpipe CO₂ of 234-305 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-7 out of 10, a 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as small sport utility vehicle 4wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.