- Newest year: 2001
- Gas
- Standard SUVs
- Same as 2000
2000-2001 Honda CR-V MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2001 Honda CR-V at a glance
The 2000-2001 Honda CR-V covers 2 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2001, costs about $3,110 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the CR-V 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA lists identical ratings for every model year of this generation.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2001 Honda CR-V by model year
What the 2001 CR-V 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$259
$3,110 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.18
Per 100 miles
$20.73
Five years
$15,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$730less a year
Class median $3,840 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Honda CR-V MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2001 Honda CR-V as for the 2000 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2000 section above.See 2000
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| CR-V 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| CR-V 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
2000 Honda CR-V MPG
21 MPG · $3,110/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| CR-V 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| CR-V 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the CR-V 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $4,230 in California and $2,710 in Texas, a $1,520 difference.
- California $4,230
- Washington $3,920
- New York $3,110
- Florida $2,940
- Texas $2,710
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2001 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2001 (1st gen)
- 2002-2006 (2nd gen)
- 2007-2011 (RE7)
- 2012-2016 (4th gen)
- 2017-2022 (5th gen)
- 2023-2027* (6th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2001 Honda CR-V get?
EPA rates the 2000-2001 Honda CR-V at 21 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2001 CR-V 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 21 MPG (20 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2001 Honda CR-V?
Every model year of the 2000-2001 Honda CR-V tops out at 21 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2001 Honda CR-V?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for every model year from 2000 to 2001.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Honda CR-V per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the CR-V 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,110 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,110 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Honda CR-V 100 miles?
About $20.73 per 100 miles for the CR-V 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2001 Honda CR-V more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The CR-V 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 20 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 3 MPG.
How does the 2001 Honda CR-V compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The CR-V 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,110 a year to fuel, $730 less than the class median of $3,840, and less than 8 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 200 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2001 Honda CR-V different from the 2000 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2000 and 2001: 3 configurations rated 21 MPG combined. See the 2000 Honda CR-V for that year.