2026 Honda HR-V: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2026 Honda HR-V gets 27 to 28 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2026 HR-V FWD at 28 mpg.
How the HR-V ranks in its class
In the Small Station Wagons class for 2026, the HR-V ranks 5th (tied with 1 other) of 10 for combined mileage (28 mpg), 5th of 10 for yearly fuel cost ($2,200 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 5th of 10 for tailpipe CO2 (311 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 28 mpg, costs $2,475 a year and puts out 314 grams per mile.
Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 68 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 HR-V's best version, 11 other models get the same and 155 get less. The 2026 HR-V's cheapest version costs $2,200 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 53 cost less, 1 the same and 171 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 2 to 9 of 10)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2026 Chevrolet Trax | 2026 Trax FFV | 30 | $2,100 | 296 |
| 4 | 2026 Subaru Impreza | 2026 Impreza (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 29 | $2,150 | 301 |
| 5 | 2026 Acura ADX | 2026 ADX FWD | 28 | $2,750 | 317 |
| 5 | 2026 Honda HR-VThis car | 2026 HR-V FWD | 28 | $2,200 | 311 |
| 7 | 2026 Volvo V60 | 2026 V60CC B5 AWD | 26 | $3,000 | 338 |
| 8 | 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | 2026 AMG GLA35 4matic | 25 | $3,100 | 350 |
| 9 | 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | 2026 AMG GLC43 4matic | 22 | $3,500 | 406 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 HR-V FWD, 4-cyl 2.0 L: 26 mpg city, 32 highway, 28 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 HR-V version is $2,200 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Station Wagons class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The HR-V costs $541 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the HR-V costs $2,705 less to fuel than the ADX (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
- 2026 Acura ADX
- 2026 Subaru Impreza
- 2026 Buick Envista
The HR-V against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the HR-V (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the HR-V | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Acura ADX | 2026 ADX FWD | 28 mpg | $2,750 | same figure | $550 more a year | - |
| 2026 Subaru Impreza | 2026 Impreza (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 29 mpg | $2,150 | 1 higher | $50 less a year | Compare |
| 2026 Buick Envista | 2026 Envista | 30 mpg | $2,100 | 2 higher | $100 less a year | - |
Every version of the 2026 Honda HR-V
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 HR-V FWD | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,200 | 311 | cheapest |
| 2026 HR-V AWD | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-wheel | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,300 | 328 | +$100 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2026 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 HR-V; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 HR-V FWD puts out 311 grams per mile; across the 2 tested versions the figure runs from 311 to 328.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 HR-V FWD: fuel economy score 5, greenhouse gas score 5.
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the HR-V gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 31 mpg | 5 | 3 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2017 | 31 mpg | 5 | 3 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2018 | 31 mpg | 5 | 3 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2019 | 30 mpg | 4 | 2 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2020 | 30 mpg | 4 | 2 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2021 | 30 mpg | 4 | 2 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2022 | 30 mpg | 4 | 2 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2023 | 28 mpg | 2 | same as 2026 | |
| 2024 | 28 mpg | 2 | same as 2026 | |
| 2025 | 28 mpg | 2 | same as 2026 | |
| 2026This page | 28 mpg | 2 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 2 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 28 to 28 mpg (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 HR-V FWD, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | no change |
| 2026 HR-V AWD, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | no change |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2026
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 HONDA HR-V SUV N/A AWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2026 HONDA HR-V SUV N/A FWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 21 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Owner complaints, 2026
21 complaints for the 2026 Honda HR-V are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 7 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Lane Departure | 3 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
0 of the 21 reports say the car was in a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 2 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Honda HR-V (as HR-V). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Honda HR-V on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Small Station Wagons for 2026
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The HR-V itself is at 28 mpg.
Other Honda models of 2026
More Honda models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2026 Honda HR-V gets the best mileage?
The 2026 HR-V FWD with 28 mpg combined (26 city, 32 highway).
How much does a 2026 Honda HR-V cost to fuel for a year?
The 2026 Honda HR-V costs between $2,200 and $2,300 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 HR-V FWD at $2,200; the dearest is the 2026 HR-V AWD at $2,300. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
What mileage does the all-wheel-drive HR-V get?
2026 HR-V AWD: 27 mpg combined (25 city, 30 highway).
How does the 2026 Honda HR-V rank among 2026 Small Station Wagons models?
The 2026 Honda HR-V is 5th of 10 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia at 38 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 28 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Acura ADX at 28 mpg and the next one behind is the 2026 Volvo V60 at 26 mpg.
Did the HR-V change from 2025 to 2026?
The 2025 model had 2 tested versions and the 2026 model has 2. The best figure went from 28 to 28 mpg (no change).
How did the 2026 Honda HR-V do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 HONDA HR-V SUV N/A AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4; 2026 HONDA HR-V SUV N/A FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
Do owners complain about the 2026 Honda HR-V?
21 complaints for the 2026 Honda HR-V are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Unknown Or Other (7 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2026 Honda HR-V have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Honda HR-V on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2026 Honda HR-V: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Honda HR-V: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Honda HR-V: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Honda HR-V: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Honda HR-V: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.