The Honda CR-V was released to the public in the late 1990s and immediately became popular with drivers interested in compact SUVs. Over the years, the CR-V has evolved to satisfy drivers’ desires for space, comfort, and gas mileage on the road.
Learn more about the Honda CR-Vs engine sizes and specs over the years.
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6th Generation Honda CR-V Engine Sizes (2022 – ?)
The 2022 Honda CR-V has two engine options. The gasoline engine features a 1.5L L15BE turbo I4 engine.
The 2022 Honda CR-V hybrid engine features a 2.0L LFA1 I4 engine.
Both are available with an e-CVT (hybrid) transmission.
6th Generation Honda CR-V Horsepower and Torque
With the 2.0L I4 engine with two electric motors, the Honda CR-V 6th generation hybrid model can create 204HP with 190lb-ft. of torque.
The 1.5 L15BE turbo I4 engine creates 190HP and 179lb.-ft. of torque.
The 6th generation is also the Honda CR-V model with the highest cargo capacity. Check the cargo capacity for all Honda CR-V models here.
6th Generation Honda CR-V Towing
The hybrid version of the 6th generation Honda CR-V has a towing capacity of 1,500 lbs. with a payload capacity of 850lbs.
6th Generation Honda CR-V Mileage
The 6th generation of the Honda CR-V sport and sport touring trims can get up to 40MPG in the city and 34MPG on the highway, for a combined 37MPG rating.
The sport version of the 6th generation Honda CR-V is capable of getting 43MPG in the city and 36MPG on the highway for a 40MPG combined rating.
5th Generation Honda CR-V Engine Sizes (2016-2019)
The 5th generation Honda CR-V is created with two engine choices the 2.4L I4 engine and the turbocharged 1.5L I4 engine.
5th Generation Honda CR-V Horsepower and Torque
The 2.4L I4 engine creates 184HP of power. The turbocharged 1.50L I4 engine is slightly more potent with 190HP.
5th Generation Honda CR-V Towing
The 5th generation of the Honda CR-V has a towing capacity of 1,500lbs. and a payload capacity of 1,027lbs to 1,388lbs.
5th Generation Honda CR-V Mileage
The 5th generation of the Honda CR-V doesn’t have as fantastic gas mileage as the first two generations of the Honda CR-V, but it isn’t terrible either.
The 1.5L turbocharged I4 engine gets 27MPH gallons in the city and up to 33 miles per gallon on the highway.
4th Generation Honda CR-V Engine Sizes (2011-2015)
Honda created the 2011 to 2015 CR-Vs with a 2.4-liter i-VTEC inline-four engine.
4th Generation Honda CR-V Torque and Horsepower
The 4th generation Honda CR-V’s engine produces 185HP per 163lb.-ft.
4th Generation Honda CR-V Towing
The 4th generation Honda CR-V has a towing capacity of 1,500lbs.
In addition, this generation’s payload capacity for the Honda CR-Vs has a payload capacity of 385lbs to 1,012lbs.
4th Generation Honda CR-V Mileage
Mileage varies for the 4th generation Honda CR-V depending on whether front-wheel drive or Real-Time optional all-wheel-drive.
The front-wheel drive 4th generation Honda CR-V averages 23MPG in the city and 31MPG on the highway. Vehicles with the optional Real-Time all-wheel drive are 22MPG in the city and 30MPG on the highway.
3rd Generation Honda CR-V Engine Sizes (2006-2010)
The 3rd generation of the Honda CR-V was released with the car manufacturer’s K-series 2.4L I4engine.
3rd Generation Honda CR-V Torque and Horsepower
The 3rd generation Honda CR-V produced 166HP of power at 161 lb-ft of power.
3rd Generation Honda CR-V Towing
Like most Honda CR-Vs, the 3rd generation of the crossover can tow up to 1,500lbs. However, different models in the third generation have different payloads starting at 385.
For example, the 2006 model of the Honda CR-V has a higher payload of 956lbs.
3rd Generation Honda CR-V Mileage
The third generation of the Honda CR-Vs has a combined mileage of 24MPG.
The vehicle gets about 20MPG in the city and 31MPG on the highway.
2nd Generation Honda CR-V Engine Sizes (2001)
After the success of the 1st generation Honda CR-V, the car manufacturer added a variety of engine options for its 2nd generation. The engine options include two gasoline options; the 2.0L K20A1/A4 I4 engine and the bigger 2.4L K23A1 I4 engine.
Honda also released this vehicle with a 2.2L N22A2 turbo I4 diesel engine.
In addition to more engine options, Honda also allowed buyers to choose from more transmission options, including a 5 or 6-speed manual or a 5 or 6-speed automatic.
2nd Generation Honda CR-V Torque and Horsepower
The 2nd generation Honda CR-V featured three engine options.
Each engine choice provided different levels of torque.
- The 2.0L K20A4 I4 engine featured 150HP per 140lb-ft of power.
- The 2.4L K24A1 I4 engine featured 160HP per 160lb-ft of power.
- The 2.2L N22A2 I4 engine featured 138HP per 250-lb-ft of power.
2nd Generation Honda CR-V Mileage
The 2nd generation Honda CR-Vs offer more engine options than the first generation.
However, while adding to the engine line-up, the CR-V is still more gas-efficient than full-size SUVs.
2nd Generation Honda CR-V Towing
Honda CR-Vs in the second generation aren’t capable of towing. It wasn’t until the 2004 model that the CR-Vs were created with towing capacities.
1st Generation Honda CR-V Engine Sizes
The first generation of the 1995 Honda CR-V was released to the market in 1995.
It was created with a 2.L B20B/B20Z I4 engine.
Honda offered the CR-V various transmission options, including a 5-speed manual and two MDLA 4-speed automatics.
1st Generation Honda CR-V Horsepower and Torque
The 1st generation Honda CR-V motor can create 128HP and creates 133lb-ft. of torque.
1st Generation Honda CR-V Towing Capabilities
Due to its 4-cylinder engine, the first generation Honda CR-Vs aren’t able to tow.
1st Generation Honda CR-V Mileage Estimates
While the 1st generation of Honda CR-V isn’t able to tow, it does have excellent gas mileage.
When compared to bigger SUVs, the CR-V uses much less gas.
What Honda CR-V models have the strongest engine?
Experts agree the strongest engine used in Honda CR-Vs is the 1.5-liter turbocharged I-4. The engine is featured in every 2022 model and produces 190 hp and 179 lb-ft of torque.
How big a boat can a Honda CR-V tow?
Most Honda CR-Vs, except the first generation and some vehicles in the second generation, is able to tow up to 1,500lbs.
If you aren’t sure whether your vehicle can haul a boat, it’s a good idea to check out the owner’s manual for more details.
With a 1,500lb. towing limit, most CR-Vs can tow a small watercraft, such as a small aluminum boat or a jet-ski.
How big a camper can a Honda CR-V tow?
Campers tend to be pretty heavy. With a 1,500lb. towing limit, Honda CR-Vs aren’t able to tow very heavy campers.
However, Honda CR-Vs can tow small campers such as teardrop campers, pop-up campers, and stand-up trailers. It’s important not only to look at a Honda CR-V’s towing capacity as well as its payload capacity when hauling a camper on a trailer.
It’s also important to make sure you install the right hauling equipment and to make sure the hitch is installed correctly.
Final Thoughts on the Honda CR-V Engine Sizes
The Honda CR-V has evolved quite a bit since it was initially introduced to the market in the 1990s.
With larger engines and the option for a hybrid, the SUV checks all the boxes for drivers looking for a reliable vehicle from a car manufacturer that has a reputation of longevity and excellent safety ratings.
Sources
Honda CR-V Towing Capacity Chart | Muller Honda of Gurnee
What’s the Best 2022 Honda CR-V Trim? Here’s Our Guide (motortrend.com)
Can the Honda CR-V Tow a Boat? | Honda CR-V Towing Capacity (gfhonda.com)
