Vehicle A
2026 · Honda · 2-row · Hybrid
CR-V
- Starting price
- $30,920
- Length
- 184.8 in
- Seating
- 5
- Max cargo
- 76.5 cu ft
- Max towing
- 1,500 lb
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Price, size, cabin, cargo, towing, safety and ownership side by side. Every value comes from the cited sources in each model-year profile, and gaps stay labeled instead of guessed.
Vehicle A
2026 · Honda · 2-row · Hybrid
Vehicle B
2026 · Ford · 2-row · Electric
Key differences
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Head-to-head
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Decision snapshot
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2026 Honda CR-V has lower published starting MSRP by $6,875.
The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.
The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.
2026 Honda CR-V has more published rear/second-row legroom by 2.9 in.
The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.
The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.
At a glance
| Research field | A2026 Honda CR-V | B2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRPDifferent | $30,920LX, before destination | $37,795Manufacturer-published U.S. specification |
| Primary engine / systemData gap | 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinderHonda U.S. specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Primary outputData gap | 190 hp1.5L turbo | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| DrivetrainData gap | FWD or Real Time AWDAvailability depends on trim | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| SeatingData gap | 5Honda U.S. specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Cargo behind rear seatDifferent | 39.3 cu ftHonda published figure | 29.7 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification |
| Maximum cargoData gap | 76.5 cu ftHonda published figure | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Maximum towingData gap | 1,500 lb gas; 1,000 lb hybridHonda 2026 CR-V specification by powertrain | —No source-backed value verified yet |
Price & trims
| Research field | A2026 Honda CR-V | B2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRPDifferent | $30,920LX, before destination | $37,795Manufacturer-published U.S. specification |
| Entry trimDifferent | LX · $30,920190-hp turbo; FWD standard | Select · 2026 trimRWD or eAWD |
| Highest listed trimDifferent | Sport Touring Hybrid · $42,550Hybrid with standard AWD and top technology package | Rally · 2026 trimRally-oriented eAWD |
| Trim lineupDifferent | LX · EX · Sport Hybrid · EX-L · TrailSport Hybrid · Sport-L Hybrid · Sport Touring Hybrid7 researched trims | Select · Premium · GT · Rally4 researched trims |
Performance
| Research field | A2026 Honda CR-V | B2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E |
|---|---|---|
| Engine / primary systemData gap | 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinderHonda U.S. specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Primary outputData gap | 190 hpHonda U.S. specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Hybrid outputData gap | 204 hpHonda U.S. specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| TransmissionData gap | CVTHonda U.S. specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| DrivetrainData gap | FWD or Real Time AWDAvailability depends on trim | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| All-wheel driveData gap | Available; standard on TrailSport and Sport Touring HybridHonda trim specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
Fuel & efficiency
| Research field | A2026 Honda CR-V | B2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel typeData gap | Regular unleadedHonda 2026 CR-V specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Gas / base fuel economyData gap | Up to about 28 city / 33 highway mpgHonda published trim/drivetrain figures | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Hybrid fuel economyData gap | Up to 43 city / 36 highway mpgHonda published trim/drivetrain figures | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Off-road trim fuel economyData gap | 38 city / 33 highway mpgHonda published configuration figure | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Fuel tankData gap | 14.0 galHonda 2026 CR-V specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
Size & footprint
| Research field | A2026 Honda CR-V | B2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E |
|---|---|---|
| WheelbaseDifferent | 106.3 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification | 117.5 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification |
| Overall lengthDifferent | 184.8 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification | 185.6-187.0 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification |
| Overall widthData gap | 73.5 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Overall heightData gap | 66.2 in FWD; 66.5 in AWDHonda 2026 CR-V specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Ground clearanceData gap | 7.8 in FWD; 8.2 in AWDHonda 2026 CR-V specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
Cabin
| Research field | A2026 Honda CR-V | B2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E |
|---|---|---|
| SeatingData gap | 5Honda U.S. specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Front legroomDifferent | 41.3 inHonda U.S. specification | 43.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification |
| Rear legroomDifferent | 41.0 inHonda U.S. specification | 38.1 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification |
| Front headroomDifferent | 40.0 in LX; 38.2 in moonroof-equipped trimsHonda U.S. specification | 38.9 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification |
| Rear headroom | 38.2 inHonda U.S. specification | 38.2 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification |
| Front shoulder roomData gap | 57.9 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Rear shoulder roomData gap | 55.9 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Front hip roomData gap | 55.6 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Rear hip roomData gap | 52.6 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Passenger volumeData gap | 106.0 cu ft LX; 103.5 cu ft other trimsHonda 2026 CR-V specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
Cargo
| Research field | A2026 Honda CR-V | B2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo behind rear seatDifferent | 39.3 cu ftHonda published figure | 29.7 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification |
| Maximum cargo volumeData gap | 76.5 cu ftHonda published figure | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Hybrid cargo behind rear seatData gap | 36.3 cu ftHonda published figure | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Hybrid maximum cargoData gap | 71.8 cu ftHonda published figure | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Width between wheel housingsData gap | About 41 inThird-party/owner reference | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Hatch-opening heightData gap | About 32 inThird-party/owner reference | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Rear seatData gap | 60/40 split-foldingHonda 2026 CR-V seating specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
Utility
| Research field | A2026 Honda CR-V | B2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum towingData gap | 1,500 lb gas; 1,000 lb hybridHonda 2026 CR-V specification by powertrain | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| All-wheel driveData gap | Available; standard on TrailSport and Sport Touring HybridHonda trim specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Rear seatData gap | 60/40 split-foldingHonda 2026 CR-V seating specification | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Cargo behind rear seatData gap | —No source-backed value verified yet | 29.7 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification |
Safety
| Research field | A2026 Honda CR-V | B2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E |
|---|---|---|
| IIHS small overlap frontData gap | GoodCurrent-generation applicable rating | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| IIHS updated moderate overlap frontData gap | PoorCurrent-generation applicable rating | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| IIHS updated sideData gap | GoodCurrent-generation applicable rating | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| IIHS headlightsData gap | GoodCurrent-generation applicable rating | —No source-backed value verified yet |
Ownership
| Research field | A2026 Honda CR-V | B2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E |
|---|---|---|
| New-vehicle / basic warrantyDifferent | 3 years / 36,000 milesHonda U.S. warranty | Verify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date |
| Powertrain warrantyData gap | 5 years / 60,000 milesHonda U.S. warranty | —No source-backed value verified yet |
| Hybrid coverageData gap | See the hybrid warranty booklet for battery/system termsCoverage terms vary by component and state | —No source-backed value verified yet |
Safety systems
Honda Sensing is standard across the 2026 CR-V lineup. IIHS current-generation results remain useful where IIHS explicitly carries the same test rating across model years; SUVLook does not transfer a rating where applicability is unclear.
Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.
Cabin technology
Evidence ledger
4 research sources attached to this model-year profile. Row notes in the tables above keep the evidence context for each value.
2 research sources attached to this model-year profile. Row notes in the tables above keep the evidence context for each value.
Open full source context →Buying context
The approximately 41-inch wheel-housing width and 32-inch hatch-opening height are not presented as Honda factory dimensions. They are supporting physical references from the cargo guide.
Use the exact trim, drivetrain, roof equipment and powertrain when a number is configuration-sensitive. Cargo volume does not prove that a rigid item fits through the hatch; measure the exact vehicle for close-fit use cases.
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