Shown: 2021 Honda HR-V Touring (RU). Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Newest year: 2022
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2016-2022 Honda HR-V MPG & Fuel Cost

7 model years · 28–31 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD

$2,160

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 wagon configurations, MY2022. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Next generation: 2023-2027

2016-2022 Honda HR-V at a glance

The 2016-2022 Honda HR-V covers 7 model years in the EPA database (31 configurations in all), rated 28–31 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2022, costs about $2,160 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD (30 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. The best combined rating in the generation, 31 MPG, was reached in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

2016-2022 Honda HR-V by model year

2016-2022 Honda HR-V: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2022	Gas	28–30 MPG	$2,160–$2,310	Ratings changed
2021	Gas	28–30 MPG	$2,160–$2,320	Ratings changed
2020	Gas	28–30 MPG	$2,160–$2,310	Ratings changed
2019	Gas	28–30 MPG	$2,160–$2,310	Ratings changed
2018	Gas	28–31 MPG	$2,140–$2,320	Ratings changed
2017	Gas	28–31 MPG	$2,140–$2,320	Ratings changed
2016	Gas	28–31 MPG	$2,140–$2,320	First year

What the 2022 HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$180

$2,160 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$3.60

Per 100 miles

$14.40

Five years

$10,800

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the wagon median

$20less a year

Class median $2,180 a year, MY2022

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2022 Honda HR-V MPG

Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,160.

Gas · 1.8L

Combined

28–30 MPG

Per year

$2,160–$2,310

Gas configurations (4)

2022 Honda HR-V gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	28	34	30	$2,160
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	28	34	30	$2,160
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	1.8L 4-cyl	AWD	27	31	29	$2,290
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7)	1.8L 4-cyl	AWD	26	31	28	$2,310

2021 Honda HR-V MPG

28–30 MPG · $2,160–$2,320/yr

Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,160.

Gas · 1.8L

Combined

28–30 MPG

Per year

$2,160–$2,320

Gas configurations (4)

2021 Honda HR-V gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	28	34	30	$2,160
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	28	34	30	$2,160
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	1.8L 4-cyl	AWD	27	31	29	$2,290
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7)	1.8L 4-cyl	AWD	26	31	28	$2,320

2020 Honda HR-V MPG

28–30 MPG · $2,160–$2,310/yr

Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,160.

Gas · 1.8L

Combined

28–30 MPG

Per year

$2,160–$2,310

Gas configurations (4)

2020 Honda HR-V gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	28	34	30	$2,160
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	28	34	30	$2,160
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	1.8L 4-cyl	4WD	27	31	29	$2,290
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic (AV-S7)	1.8L 4-cyl	4WD	26	31	28	$2,310

2019 Honda HR-V MPG

28–30 MPG · $2,160–$2,310/yr

Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration moves from 31 to 30 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,140 to $2,160, $20 more.

Gas · 1.8L

Combined

28–30 MPG

Per year

$2,160–$2,310

Gas configurations (4)

2019 Honda HR-V gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	28	34	30	$2,160
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	28	34	30	$2,160
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	1.8L 4-cyl	4WD	27	31	29	$2,290
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic (AV-S7)	1.8L 4-cyl	4WD	26	31	28	$2,310

2018 Honda HR-V MPG

28–31 MPG · $2,140–$2,320/yr

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,140.

Gas · 1.8L

Combined

28–31 MPG

Per year

$2,140–$2,320

Gas configurations (5)

2018 Honda HR-V gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	28	34	31	$2,140
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	28	34	31	$2,140
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	1.8L 4-cyl	AWD	27	31	29	$2,280
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7)	1.8L 4-cyl	AWD	27	31	29	$2,280
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	25	33	28	$2,320

2017 Honda HR-V MPG

28–31 MPG · $2,140–$2,320/yr

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,140.

Gas · 1.8L

Combined

28–31 MPG

Per year

$2,140–$2,320

Gas configurations (5)

2017 Honda HR-V gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	28	34	31	$2,140
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	28	34	31	$2,140
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	1.8L 4-cyl	AWD	27	31	29	$2,280
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7)	1.8L 4-cyl	AWD	27	31	29	$2,280
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	25	33	28	$2,320

2016 Honda HR-V MPG

28–31 MPG · $2,140–$2,320/yr

Gas · 1.8L

Combined

28–31 MPG

Per year

$2,140–$2,320

Gas configurations (5)

2016 Honda HR-V gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	28	34	31	$2,140
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	28	34	31	$2,140
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	1.8L 4-cyl	AWD	27	32	29	$2,280
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S7)	1.8L 4-cyl	AWD	27	32	29	$2,280
HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	25	33	28	$2,320

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD: $2,940 in California and $1,880 in Texas, a $1,060 difference.

California $2,940
Washington $2,720
New York $2,160
Florida $2,040
Texas $1,880

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).

Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2022 wagon models.

2022 Kia Soul

31 MPG · $2,080/yr

2022 Volvo V60

31 MPG · $1,710/yr

2022 Subaru Impreza

32 MPG · $2,070/yr

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

28 MPG · $2,910/yr

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

2016-2022 (RU)
2023-2027* (RZ)

All Honda HR-V years All Honda models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2016-2022 Honda HR-V get?

EPA rates the 2016-2022 Honda HR-V at 28–31 MPG combined across 31 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2018 HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 31 MPG (28 city, 34 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2016-2022 Honda HR-V?

The HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 31 MPG, in 2016, 2017 and 2018. The lowest top rating, 30 MPG, was in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2016-2022 Honda HR-V?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Honda HR-V per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,160 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,160–$2,310 a year. That is a $150 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2022 Honda HR-V 100 miles?

About $14.40 per 100 miles for the HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.40 and $15.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2022 Honda HR-V more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD is rated 28 city and 34 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.

How does the 2022 Honda HR-V compare with other wagon configurations?

The HR-V 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,160 a year to fuel, $20 less than the class median of $2,180, and less than 5 of 10 wagon configurations. The comparison covers all 38 rated wagon configurations for MY2022, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2022 Honda HR-V different from the 2021 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,160. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2022 against 4 configurations for 2021. See the 2021 Honda HR-V for that year.