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2007-2011 Honda CR-V MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 22–24 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2011. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2011 Honda CR-V at a glance
The 2007-2011 Honda CR-V covers 5 model years in the EPA database (10 configurations in all), rated 22–24 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2011, costs about $2,770 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (24 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2008, 2010 and 2011; 2009 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 24 MPG, was reached in 2010 and 2011.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2011 Honda CR-V by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Gas | 23–24 MPG | $2,770–$2,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 23–24 MPG | $2,720–$2,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 22–23 MPG | $2,840–$2,970 | Same EPA ratings as 2008 |
| 2008 | Gas | 22–23 MPG | $2,840–$2,970 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 22–23 MPG | $2,840–$2,970 | First year |
What the 2011 CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$231
$2,770 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.62
Per 100 miles
$18.47
Five years
$13,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$710less a year
Class median $3,480 a year, MY2011
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Honda CR-V MPG
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,720 to $2,770, $50 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,770 |
| CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
2010 Honda CR-V MPG
23–24 MPG · $2,720–$2,840/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 24 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,720, $120 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,720 |
| CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
2009 Honda CR-V MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2008
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 Honda CR-V as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008
2008 Honda CR-V MPG
22–23 MPG · $2,840–$2,970/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
| CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
2007 Honda CR-V MPG
22–23 MPG · $2,840–$2,970/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
| CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $3,760 in California and $2,410 in Texas, a $1,350 difference.
- California $3,760
- Washington $3,490
- New York $2,770
- Florida $2,610
- Texas $2,410
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Closest combined MPG among MY2011 standard SUV models.
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2011 Honda CR-V get?
EPA rates the 2007-2011 Honda CR-V at 22–24 MPG combined across 10 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2011 CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 24 MPG (21 city, 28 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2011 Honda CR-V?
The CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 24 MPG, in 2010 and 2011. The lowest top rating, 23 MPG, was in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2011 Honda CR-V?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2008, 2010 and 2011. In 2009 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2007-2011 Honda CR-V compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2002-2006 Honda CR-V) is rated 21–23 MPG combined and costs $2,840–$3,110 a year to fuel; the 2007-2011 model is rated 22–24 MPG and costs $2,720–$2,970 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 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 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,770 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,770–$2,840 a year. That is a $70 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2011 Honda CR-V 100 miles?
About $18.47 per 100 miles for the CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.47 and $18.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2011 Honda CR-V more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 21 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2011 Honda CR-V compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,770 a year to fuel, $710 less than the class median of $3,480, and less than 9 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 307 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2011, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2011 Honda CR-V different from the 2010 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,720 to $2,770, $50 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2011 against 2 configurations for 2010. See the 2010 Honda CR-V for that year.