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2012-2016 Honda CR-V MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 25–29 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2012-2016 Honda CR-V at a glance
The 2012-2016 Honda CR-V covers 5 model years in the EPA database (10 configurations in all), rated 25–29 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $2,280 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (29 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. The best combined rating in the generation, 29 MPG, was reached in 2015 and 2016.
2012-2016 Honda CR-V by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gas | 27–29 MPG | $2,280–$2,410 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 28–29 MPG | $2,250–$2,320 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 25–26 MPG | $2,550–$2,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 25–26 MPG | $2,550–$2,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 25–26 MPG | $2,550–$2,630 | First year |
What the 2016 CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$190
$2,280 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.80
Per 100 miles
$15.20
Five years
$11,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$600less a year
Class median $2,880 a year, MY2016
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Honda CR-V MPG
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,250 to $2,280, $30 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 | 26 | 32 | 29 | $2,280 |
| CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 31 | 27 | $2,410 |
2015 Honda CR-V MPG
28–29 MPG · $2,250–$2,320/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 29 MPG, up 3. Its annual cost goes from $2,550 to $2,250, $300 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 | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,250 |
| CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,320 |
2014 Honda CR-V MPG
25–26 MPG · $2,550–$2,630/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,550.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,550 |
| CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,630 |
2013 Honda CR-V MPG
25–26 MPG · $2,550–$2,630/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,550.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,550 |
| CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,630 |
2012 Honda CR-V MPG
25–26 MPG · $2,550–$2,630/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,550 |
| CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | AWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $3,100 in California and $1,990 in Texas, a $1,110 difference.
- California $3,100
- Washington $2,870
- New York $2,280
- Florida $2,160
- Texas $1,990
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2016 small 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 2012-2016 Honda CR-V get?
EPA rates the 2012-2016 Honda CR-V at 25–29 MPG combined across 10 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 29 MPG (26 city, 32 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2012-2016 Honda CR-V?
The CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 29 MPG, in 2015 and 2016. The lowest top rating, 26 MPG, was in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2012-2016 Honda CR-V?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
How does the 2012-2016 Honda CR-V compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2007-2011 Honda CR-V) is rated 22–24 MPG combined and costs $2,720–$2,970 a year to fuel; the 2012-2016 model is rated 25–29 MPG and costs $2,250–$2,630 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 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 $2,280 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,280–$2,410 a year. That is a $130 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Honda CR-V 100 miles?
About $15.20 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 $15.20 and $16.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2016 Honda CR-V more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 26 city and 32 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2016 Honda CR-V compare with other small SUV configurations?
The CR-V 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,280 a year to fuel, $600 less than the class median of $2,880, and less than 9 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 188 rated small SUV configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2016 Honda CR-V different from the 2015 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,250 to $2,280, $30 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2016 against 2 configurations for 2015. See the 2015 Honda CR-V for that year.