Starts at $25,100
FAST FACTS
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2024 Honda HR‑V that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
Despite being 300 pounds lighter and significantly smaller than the base CR-V 1.5T, the HR-V trails its big brother in fuel economy by 2 mpg. The CR-V accelerates much more quickly, too, and it can tow 1,500 pounds versus zero, officially, for the HR-V. All told, the HR-V's performance makes the CR-V look like a steal for $5k more to start.
Adding all-wheel drive only costs $1,500, but it also adds more than a hundred pounds at the scales. Keep in mind that the HR-V borrows its 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine from the entry-level Civic, yet the HR-V AWD weighs 400 pounds more. That's asking a lot of an engine that's far from frisky even in the lightweight Civic.
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