Honda CR-Z — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
A sporty, compact hybrid coupe featuring a unique six-speed manual gearbox, styled as a modern successor to the CR-X.
The Honda CR-Z (Compact Renaissance Zero) was a unique sports hybrid coupe, combining a petrol-electric IMA powertrain with a traditional six-speed manual gearbox.
It was designed to offer sporty styling and handling while keeping emissions and fuel bills low, though it was criticized for not being fast enough to match its looks.
Real-world fuel economy is highly respectable, with the IMA hybrid system delivering a solid 48-50 MPG in daily mixed driving conditions.
TL;DR
48 MPG
Real-world petrol
40L
Tank capacity
£54.72
Full tank (petrol)
13.0p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Honda CR-Z achieves an estimated 48 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 40-litre tank completely costs approximately £54.72 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
48
Real-world MPG
Petrol
56.5
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £648 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £959 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1296 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £1943 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2591 |
| Full tank (40L) | £54.72 |
| Cost per mile | 13.0p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the CR-Z compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your CR-Z
Use the ECON mode on standard commutes to optimize the hybrid system's fuel efficiency.
Utilize the regenerative braking system to keep the IMA hybrid battery charged.
Upshift early using the shift lights to stay in the electric assist torque band.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Honda CR-Z achieving ~48 MPG real-world, if you fill 32 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£3.20
Gross saving on fuel
£0.39
Cost of 3-mile detour
£2.81
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 25 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Honda CR-Z?
The Honda CR-Z achieves approximately 48 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 56.5 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-Z?
The Honda CR-Z has a fuel tank of 40 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £54.72. Diesel costs approximately £56.84 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Honda CR-Z?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Honda CR-Z costs approximately £959 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1296. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Honda CR-Z?
In a Honda CR-Z doing ~48 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 32-litre fill nets approximately £2.81 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 25 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Honda CR-Z cost per mile in fuel?
The Honda CR-Z costs approximately 13.0p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £3.90 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Honda CR-Z?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Honda CR-Z is 56.5 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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