suv2018–present

Honda CR-V — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025

Honda's large, highly practical family SUV, offering high cabin quality and efficient self-charging hybrid technology.

TL;DR

36 MPG

Real-world petrol

57L

Tank capacity

£77.98

Full tank (petrol)

17.3p

Per mile (petrol)

Real-World Fuel Economy: The Honda CR-V achieves an estimated 36 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.

Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 57-litre tank completely costs approximately £77.98 at average UK fuel price rates.

Fuel economy at a glance

36

Real-world MPG

Petrol

42.8

Official WLTP

Petrol

Why is real-world MPG lower? Official WLTP figures are tested under laboratory conditions — smooth roads, controlled temperature, no A/C, no passengers. Real-world driving cuts efficiency by 10–15%. WorthThePump applies a 12% penalty to give a realistic estimate.

Annual fuel costs by mileage

Annual mileagePetrol
5,000 miles/yr£864
7,400 miles/yr(UK average)£1278
10,000 miles/yr£1727
15,000 miles/yr£2591
20,000 miles/yr£3455
Full tank (57L)£77.98
Cost per mile17.3p

Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.

How does the CR-V compare?

Tips to get better MPG from your CR-V

Select the FWD version over AWD to save weight and improve fuel efficiency.

Use the regenerative paddles to slow the car down and capture electrical energy.

Set the digital climate controls to Eco to optimize electrical heating loads.

Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?

In a Honda CR-V achieving ~36 MPG real-world, if you fill 46 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:

£4.60

Gross saving on fuel

£0.52

Cost of 3-mile detour

£4.08

Net saving ✓

You could drive up to 27 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.

Calculate for your exact situation

Popular variants

2.0 i-MMD Hybrid FWD2.0 i-MMD Hybrid AWD

Frequently asked questions

What is the real-world MPG of the Honda CR-V?

The Honda CR-V achieves approximately 36 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 42.8 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.

How much does it cost to fill a Honda CR-V?

The Honda CR-V has a fuel tank of 57 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £77.98. Diesel costs approximately £81.00 for a full tank.

What is the annual fuel cost for a Honda CR-V?

At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Honda CR-V costs approximately £1278 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1727. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.

Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Honda CR-V?

In a Honda CR-V doing ~36 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 46-litre fill nets approximately £4.08 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 27 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.

How much does the Honda CR-V cost per mile in fuel?

The Honda CR-V costs approximately 17.3p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £5.19 per day in fuel.

What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Honda CR-V?

The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Honda CR-V is 42.8 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.

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