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2011-2016 Honda CR-Z MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 33–36 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2011-2016 Honda CR-Z at a glance
The 2011-2016 Honda CR-Z covers 6 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 33–36 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $1,790 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the CR-Z 1.5L 4-cyl FWD (36 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2013, 2014 and 2016; 2012 and 2015 repeat the values of the year before.
2011-2016 Honda CR-Z by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Hybrid | 33–36 MPG | $1,790–$1,960 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Hybrid | 33–36 MPG | $1,790–$1,960 | Same EPA ratings as 2014 |
| 2014 | Hybrid | 33–36 MPG | $1,790–$1,960 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Hybrid | 33–36 MPG | $1,790–$1,960 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Hybrid | 34–36 MPG | $1,820–$1,950 | Same EPA ratings as 2011 |
| 2011 | Hybrid | 34–36 MPG | $1,820–$1,950 | First year |
What the 2016 CR-Z 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$149
$1,790 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$2.98
Per 100 miles
$11.93
Five years
$8,950
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$2,330less a year
Class median $4,120 a year, MY2016
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Honda CR-Z MPG
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 36 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,790.
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-Z 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 35 | 38 | 36 | $1,790 |
| CR-Z 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 37 | 33 | $1,960 |
2015 Honda CR-Z MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2014
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2015 Honda CR-Z as for the 2014 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2014 section above.See 2014
2014 Honda CR-Z MPG
33–36 MPG · $1,790–$1,960/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 36 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,790.
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-Z 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 35 | 38 | 36 | $1,790 |
| CR-Z 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 37 | 33 | $1,960 |
2013 Honda CR-Z MPG
33–36 MPG · $1,790–$1,960/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 36 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,820 to $1,790, $30 less.
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-Z 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 35 | 38 | 36 | $1,790 |
| CR-Z 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 37 | 33 | $1,960 |
2012 Honda CR-Z MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2011
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2012 Honda CR-Z as for the 2011 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2011 section above.See 2011
2011 Honda CR-Z MPG
34–36 MPG · $1,820–$1,950/yr
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-Z 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 34 | 38 | 36 | $1,820 |
| CR-Z 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 37 | 34 | $1,950 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the CR-Z 1.5L 4-cyl FWD: $2,440 in California and $1,570 in Texas, a $870 difference.
- California $2,440
- Washington $2,260
- New York $1,800
- Florida $1,700
- Texas $1,570
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2016 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2011-2016 (ZF1)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2011-2016 Honda CR-Z get?
EPA rates the 2011-2016 Honda CR-Z at 33–36 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 CR-Z 1.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 36 MPG (35 city, 38 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2016 Honda CR-Z?
Every model year of the 2011-2016 Honda CR-Z tops out at 36 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2016 Honda CR-Z?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2013, 2014 and 2016. In 2012 and 2015 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Honda CR-Z per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the CR-Z 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,790 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $1,790–$1,960 a year. That is a $170 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Honda CR-Z 100 miles?
About $11.93 per 100 miles for the CR-Z 1.5L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $11.93 and $13.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2016 Honda CR-Z more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The CR-Z 1.5L 4-cyl FWD is rated 35 city and 38 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 3 MPG.
How does the 2016 Honda CR-Z compare with other two-seater configurations?
The CR-Z 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,790 a year to fuel, $2,330 less than the class median of $4,120, and less than 10 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 87 rated two-seater configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2016 Honda CR-Z different from the 2015 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 36 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,790. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2016 against 2 configurations for 2015. See the 2015 Honda CR-Z for that year.