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2026 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell vs Honda CR-V Hybrid
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
FWD · Electric motor (60 kW) · Single-speed · 39 MPGe
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2026 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell (39 MPGe) costs about $1,192 a year to fuel and the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid (40 MPG) about $1,162.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Honda CR-V Fuel Cell
- Honda CR-V Hybrid
Side by side
| Honda CR-V Fuel Cell | Honda CR-V Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,192 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,162 |
| 39 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 40 MPG |
| 36 MPGe | City | 43 MPG |
| 43 MPGe | Highway | 36 MPG |
| 245 mi | Driving range | — |
| 106 cu ft | Passenger volume | 106 cu ft |
| 30 cu ft | Cargo volume | 39 cu ft |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 223 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 7/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 7/10 |
| Fuel cell | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| Electric motor (60 kW) | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl |
| Single-speed | Transmission | CVT |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Honda CR-V Fuel Cell vs Honda CR-V Hybrid across model years
- Honda CR-V Fuel Cell
- Honda CR-V Hybrid
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Honda CR-V Hybrid has more cargo space (39 vs. 30 cu ft).
The powertrains differ: the Honda CR-V Fuel Cell is a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle, while the Honda CR-V Hybrid is a full hybrid.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell or the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid?
Measured by cost to drive, the Honda CR-V Hybrid. The Honda CR-V Fuel Cell is rated 39 MPGe combined and the Honda CR-V Hybrid 40 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell vs. the Honda CR-V Hybrid per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,192 for the Honda CR-V Fuel Cell and $1,162 for the Honda CR-V Hybrid.
Which has more cargo space?
The Honda CR-V Hybrid, with 39 cu ft of luggage volume versus 30 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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