2026 Honda CR-V
- Starting MSRP
- $30,920
- With Destination
- $32,370
- Horsepower
- 190 hp
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel Economy
- 30 MPG combined
The middle ground: a turbocharged gas engine or a hybrid, both offered alongside each other rather than the RAV4’s hybrid-only approach. 30 mpg combined front-wheel drive, 28 with all-wheel drive — behind the RAV4 on fuel economy but ahead of the CX-5. Where it actually leads the segment: cargo space, at 76.5 cubic feet maximum (36.3 behind the second row on hybrid trims, 39.3 on gas trims) — genuinely more room than either rival here.
Horsepower/torque figures above are for the turbocharged gas engine; hybrid trim output differs.
Who it’s for
The CR-V suits buyers who need to actually pack the vehicle full more often than not — families hauling gear, gardening supplies, or a full grocery run — and are willing to give up a few mpg points to the RAV4 for that cargo room. If maximum fuel economy is the priority, the RAV4’s all-hybrid lineup wins that comparison outright; if cabin quality and standard AWD matter more than either, look at the CX-5.