1998 Honda CR-V 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Special Purpose Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
23
MPG
Combined
21
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 6 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov

23.2MPG average+10.6% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 21 MPG · Owner reported avg: 23.2 MPG

Range: 19–28 MPG

Driving mix: City 32% / Highway 68%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 23.2 real world MPG based on 6 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 21 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
23
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
23
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,200

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
423 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
DOHC
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,207/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,255/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,777/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,954/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,230/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,221/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,994/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,299/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,103/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,177/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 21 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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