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Honda · model year 2025
2025 Honda CR-V FWD
SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid · EPA class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Where it places
- 12 Fuel-efficient SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #12 of 479 - 21 Fuel-efficient small SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #21 of 521 - 56 Honda cars
Every model year, newest first #56 of 1,242 - 513 2025 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #513 of 1,273 - 86 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #86 of 2,158
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The CarCody take
The 2025 Honda CR-V FWD is a small SUV with a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain, front-wheel drive, and a continuously variable automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 40 MPG combined, with 43 MPG city and 36 MPG highway. EPA estimates annual fuel spending at $1,700, while tailpipe emissions measure 223 grams of CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- 40 MPG combined EPA rating
- 43 MPG city rating
- Hybrid gasoline powertrain
- $1,700 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate
Watch for
- 36 MPG highway rating is below its city figure
- Front-wheel drive only
- Tailpipe CO2 is rated at 223 grams per mile
Who it suits. City and mixed driving SUV shoppers seeking a gasoline hybrid Drivers budgeting around EPA fuel costs
The 2025 Honda CR-V FWD is a sensible match for mixed or city driving, where its hybrid system reaches 43 MPG. Budget $1,700 a year for fuel using the EPA estimate. Its front-wheel-drive layout and 36 MPG highway rating make it less compelling for buyers who prioritize highway economy or want a different drivetrain. For shoppers comparing compact SUVs, the 40 MPG combined figure is the key number to carry into the next comparison.
What it is
This 2025 Honda CR-V is a small sport utility vehicle with front-wheel drive. It uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a hybrid system, and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios. Gasoline is its fuel.
The numbers
The defining figure is 40 MPG combined. EPA estimates 43 MPG in city driving and 36 MPG on the highway.
What it costs to run
EPA puts yearly fuel cost at $1,700. Tailpipe emissions are rated at 223 grams of CO2 per mile. Your actual bill will depend on how much you drive and how your driving splits between city streets and highways.
How it compares
Use its 40 MPG combined figure as a baseline when comparing Fuel-efficient SUVs. The 43 city and 36 highway ratings show how its expected economy changes with the type of driving you do. For same-brand choices, see Honda cars.
Who it suits
This CR-V suits a driver who wants SUV body space with a gasoline hybrid powertrain and front-wheel drive. It fits people whose driving includes city travel, where its 43 MPG rating is higher than its highway figure.
Trade-offs
The hybrid system brings a 40 MPG combined rating, but highway economy is lower at 36 MPG. Front-wheel drive keeps the configuration specific to two-wheel drive, and the vehicle remains gasoline-fueled rather than a plug-in model.
Verdict
Choose this CR-V when predictable fuel spending matters more than an all-wheel-drive setup. Its EPA numbers favor urban and mixed driving, and the $1,700 yearly estimate gives a clear budgeting point. Highway-heavy drivers should expect less economy than the city rating suggests. The hybrid SUV layout offers a middle ground for shoppers who want an SUV without moving to a fully electric vehicle.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 40 MPG
- City MPG
- 43 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 36 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,700
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 223 g per mile
- Model year
- 2025
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What fuel economy does the 2025 Honda CR-V FWD get?
EPA rates it at 43 MPG city, 36 MPG highway, and 40 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $1,700.
Is the 2025 CR-V FWD a hybrid?
Yes. It has a hybrid powertrain and uses gasoline.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.
Is the 2025 Honda CR-V FWD front-wheel drive?
Yes. The listed drivetrain is front-wheel drive.
How much CO2 does it emit?
Its rated tailpipe output is 223 grams of CO2 per mile.
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