2019 Honda HR-V
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2019 Honda HR-V is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 4 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 28 to 30 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150 to $2,300 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Small Station Wagons |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 28-30 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 30 / 28 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,150-$2,300 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 292-314 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-5 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2019 HR-V costs about $2,150 to $2,300 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,212. Over five years that is about $11,062 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 HR-V configuration saves about $750 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of small station wagons in this dataset is about 35 MPG. The HR-V sits roughly 6 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR-V FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 30 MPG | $2,150 |
| HR-V FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 30 MPG | $2,150 |
| HR-V AWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 29 MPG | $2,250 |
| HR-V AWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 28 MPG | $2,300 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2019 HR-V records tailpipe CO₂ of 292-314 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-5 out of 10, a 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as small station wagons.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.