2024 Honda CR-V FWD: MPG and fuel economy
The 2024 Honda CR-V FWD is a hybrid rated at 40 combined MPG by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It returns 43 MPG in the city and 36 MPG on the highway.
This page collects every fuel-economy figure the EPA publishes for the 2024 Honda CR-V FWD. Below you will find the headline combined, city, and highway MPG, the estimated annual fuel cost at three different driving levels, the tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and a full breakdown of the engine and drivetrain. The EPA rates 2 separate variants of this car (different engine, transmission, or drivetrain combinations), and you can compare them side by side in the trims table. If you want to know whether this generation got more or less efficient over the years, the year-over-year table further down covers every model year the EPA has rated.
Key takeaways
- Returns 30% worse combined MPG than the average car in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the 2024 model year (57 MPG class average).
- The most efficient car in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the 2024 model year is the Lexus RZ 300e (18 inch wheels) at 125 MPG.
- The Honda CR-V FWD has gained 10 MPG since its first rated model year, the 2017 Honda CR-V FWD at 30 MPG.
- EPA estimates this car saves around $3,250 in fuel over five years compared with an average new vehicle of the same model year.
Fuel economy at a glance
These are the EPA's official ratings for the 2024 Honda CR-V FWD. The numbers come from a standardised laboratory test cycle and are the same figures that appear on the window sticker of every new car. Real-world mileage varies with driving style, weather, fuel quality, and how heavily loaded the car is.
When the EPA tests several variants of the same nameplate (for example, a front-wheel-drive version and an all-wheel-drive version), each gets its own rating. The figures shown here are the headline variant, taken as the configuration with the best combined MPG. The trims table further down covers all 2 variants side by side.
Combined MPG is a 55/45 weighted blend of the city and highway test cycles. The EPA uses it as the single number you can compare across the entire dataset, including hybrids and EVs (which use the equivalent MPGe figure).
| Combined MPG | 40 MPG |
| City MPG | 43 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 36 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $1,500 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 223 g/mi |
| Fuel type | Regular |
How the 2024 Honda CR-V FWD compares
The 2024 Honda CR-V FWD returns 40 combined MPG. Cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the same model year average 57 MPG, which puts this car behind the class average by about 30%.
The most efficient car in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the 2024 model year is the Lexus RZ 300e (18 inch wheels) at 125 MPG. The bar chart below puts the Honda CR-V FWD alongside the class best and the class average so you can see the full picture.
For broader context, the average new car of the 2024 model year (across all classes) returns 40.9 MPG. Larger vehicles pull the all-cars average down, so do not use that figure on its own to judge a small car or a hybrid. The full list of the most efficient cars of the 2024 model year is on its own page.
Trim variants rated for 2024
The EPA rates 2 separate variants of the 2024 Honda CR-V FWD. The differences come from the engine size, transmission type, and drivetrain (front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, and so on). The same nameplate can land several MPG apart depending on the configuration you actually buy.
The most efficient configuration on this page returns 40 MPG, while the least efficient returns 30 MPG. That is a spread of 10 MPG between trims of the same nameplate.
| Engine and transmission | Drive | Combined | City | Highway | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L, 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 40 MPG | 43 MPG | 36 MPG | $1,500 |
| 1.5L, 4-cyl, turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 MPG | 28 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,000 |
Annual fuel cost across driving patterns
The headline annual fuel cost the EPA publishes assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a fuel mix of 55% city and 45% highway. The dollar figure is calculated using the EPA's current reference price for regular gasoline, which is $3.99/gallon. EPA updates that reference periodically rather than tracking live pump prices, so treat it as a window-sticker estimate rather than today's pump number.
The table below scales the EPA's number to three common driving patterns. The combined MPG and the reference fuel price stay constant, only the annual mileage changes. To get a current-prices estimate, take your local gas price and multiply by 375 gallons (the car's annual consumption at the rated MPG).
| Driving pattern | Estimated annual fuel cost |
|---|---|
| Light driver, 7,500 miles per year | $750 |
| Average driver, 15,000 miles per year | $1,500 |
| Heavy driver, 25,000 miles per year | $2,500 |
Year-over-year MPG for the Honda CR-V FWD
The EPA has rated the Honda CR-V FWD across 10 model years, from 2017 Honda CR-V FWD through 2026 Honda CR-V FWD. The numbers below are the best combined MPG figure the EPA published for each year, which lets you see when the car was at its most efficient and how recent generations stack up.
The 2017 Honda CR-V FWD returned 30 MPG. The most recent 2026 Honda CR-V FWD returns 40 MPG. That is an improvement of 10 MPG over 9 model years, the kind of gain that usually comes from smaller engines, hybrid systems, or aerodynamic redesigns.
| Year | Combined MPG | Open year page |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40 MPG | 2026 Honda CR-V FWD |
| 2025 | 40 MPG | 2025 Honda CR-V FWD |
| 2024 | 40 MPG | this page |
| 2023 | 30 MPG | 2023 Honda CR-V FWD |
| 2022 | 30 MPG | 2022 Honda CR-V FWD |
| 2021 | 30 MPG | 2021 Honda CR-V FWD |
| 2020 | 30 MPG | 2020 Honda CR-V FWD |
| 2019 | 30 MPG | 2019 Honda CR-V FWD |
| 2018 | 30 MPG | 2018 Honda CR-V FWD |
| 2017 | 30 MPG | 2017 Honda CR-V FWD |
Compare against other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD for 2024
If you are cross-shopping the 2024 Honda CR-V FWD, the most useful comparison is against the other cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the same model year. The list below shows the highest-MPG peers, ranked from most to least efficient. Click any of them to open its full page.
The Lexus RZ 300e (18 inch wheels) leads this group at 125 MPG, 85 MPG ahead of the 2024 Honda CR-V FWD.
Specifications
The 2024 Honda CR-V FWD runs a 2-liter 4-cylinder engine paired with a automatic (variable gear ratios), sending power through front-wheel drive.
Engine, transmission, and drivetrain together drive most of the variation in fuel economy across trims. A larger engine moves the car with less effort but burns more fuel. A turbo lets a small engine punch above its weight, often without much MPG penalty. All-wheel drive adds traction and weight, and usually costs a couple of MPG compared with two-wheel drive of the same engine.
- Vehicle class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Engine
- 2L 4-cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel type
- Regular
- Annual petroleum use
- 7.4 barrels per year
- Start-stop system
- Yes
Common questions about the 2024 Honda CR-V FWD
Quick answers to the questions people most often search for when looking up the 2024 Honda CR-V FWD.
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Is the 2024 Honda CR-V FWD fuel efficient?
Not particularly. The 2024 Honda CR-V FWD returns 40 combined MPG, which trails the average car in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the same model year by about 30%. -
What MPG does the 2024 Honda CR-V FWD get?
The EPA rates the 2024 Honda CR-V FWD at 40 combined MPG, 43 MPG in city driving, and 36 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is. -
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Honda CR-V FWD per year?
The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $1,500 for the 2024 Honda CR-V FWD. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade. -
What fuel does the 2024 Honda CR-V FWD use?
The EPA lists the 2024 Honda CR-V FWD as running on regular gasoline. Using a different grade than the manufacturer specifies can affect fuel economy and engine longevity. -
Has the Honda CR-V FWD become more fuel efficient over time?
Yes. The first EPA-rated Honda CR-V FWD, the 2017 Honda CR-V FWD, returned 30 combined MPG. The most recent 2026 Honda CR-V FWD returns 40 MPG, an improvement of 10 MPG over the run. -
How much CO₂ does the 2024 Honda CR-V FWD emit?
Tailpipe CO₂ emissions are 223 g/mi. Multiplied across a typical year of driving (15,000 miles) that works out to about 3,345 kilograms of CO₂. -
What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 2024 Honda CR-V FWD?
City driving returns 43 MPG and highway driving returns 36 MPG. A flat (or city-better) split is the signature of a hybrid or electric drivetrain, where regenerative braking recovers energy that would otherwise be lost in stop-start city traffic. -
What engine is in the 2024 Honda CR-V FWD?
The 2024 Honda CR-V FWD has a 2-liter 4-cylinder engine (EPA description: SIDI; Hybrid). -
What transmission and drivetrain does the 2024 Honda CR-V FWD have?
The 2024 Honda CR-V FWD comes with a automatic (variable gear ratios) transmission and front-wheel drive. -
How does the 2024 Honda CR-V FWD compare to the best car in its class?
The most efficient car in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the 2024 model year is the Lexus RZ 300e (18 inch wheels) at 125 combined MPG. The Honda CR-V FWD returns 40 MPG, a gap of 85 MPG. If you are comparing on fuel economy alone, the class leader is worth a look.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost figures assume 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split. Real-world mileage varies with driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, fuel quality, and driver behaviour.