Honda CR-Z MPG by year — every rating on record
The Honda CR-Z has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2011 to 2016. Across those years its best rated version returned 36 mpg (2011) and its thirstiest returned 33 mpg (2013). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 36 mpg | 34 mpg | #3 of 42 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 2012 | 2 | 36 mpg | 34 mpg | #1 of 44 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 2013 | 2 | 36 mpg | 33 mpg | #3 of 43 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 2014 | 2 | 36 mpg | 33 mpg | #3 of 58 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 2015 | 2 | 36 mpg | 33 mpg | #3 of 60 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 2016 | 2 | 36 mpg | 33 mpg | #3 of 54 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Honda CR-Z placed highest in 2012 at #1 of 44, and lowest in 2011 at #3 of 42. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 31 | 37 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 266 | 8/10 |
| 2016 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 38 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $1,750 | 244 | 8/10 |
| 2015 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | HEV, Hybrid, start-stop | 31 | 37 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 266 | 8/10 |
| 2015 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Regular | HEV, Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 38 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $1,750 | 244 | 9/10 |
| 2014 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 31 | 37 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 266 | 8/10 |
| 2014 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 38 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $1,750 | 244 | 9/10 |
| 2013 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 31 | 37 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 266 | 9/10 |
| 2013 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 38 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $1,750 | 244 | 9/10 |
| 2012 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 31 | 37 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 261.38235294117646 | n/a |
| 2012 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 34 | 38 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $1,750 | 246.86111111111111 | n/a |
| 2011 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 31 | 37 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 261.38235294117646 | n/a |
| 2011 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 34 | 38 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $1,750 | 246.86111111111111 | n/a |
What CR-Z fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2016 Honda CR-Z burns 319 to 348 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $958 | $1,045 | $87 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,118 | $1,220 | $102 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,278 | $1,394 | $116 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2016 model year is $1,750 to $1,900 a year in fuel, or $1,750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 36 mpg the Honda CR-Z is 18 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,118 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Honda nameplates
Every Honda model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.