2025 Honda CR-V vs. 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda CR-V

2025 Honda
CR-V

MSRP*: $30,100 to $36,500
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Picture of the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid

2025 Honda
CR-V Hybrid

MSRP*: $34,650 to $41,100
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MPG - City 26 - 28 MPG 40 - 43 MPG
MPG - Hwy 31 - 34 MPG 34 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 76.5 ft3 76.5 ft3
Engine
  • 190-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 204-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 190 hp 204 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 1,000 lbs
Exterior Length 184.8 in 184.8 in
Exterior Width 73.5 in 73.5 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 41.0 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 41.0 in
Head Room Front 38.2 - 40.0 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 38.2 in
Rear 38.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Honda CR-V offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Honda CR-V Hybrid, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Honda CR-V and the Honda CR-V Hybrid.

Convenience
The Honda CR-V Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Honda CR-V, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Honda CR-V will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Honda CR-V Hybrid.

Dimensions
The Honda CR-V is about the same width as the Honda CR-V Hybrid. When looking at overall length, the Honda CR-V takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Honda CR-V Hybrid.

Handling
The Honda CR-V has the same turning radius as the Honda CR-V Hybrid, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Honda CR-V is clearly the choice over the Honda CR-V Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. The Honda CR-V has a little less horsepower than the Honda CR-V Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Honda CR-V does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Honda CR-V Hybrid.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Honda CR-V and the Honda CR-V Hybrid. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Honda CR-V as you will in the Honda CR-V Hybrid.