Buyer brief
CR-V at a glance
Model-year research organized around the questions shoppers compare most: price, powertrain, space, safety and ownership.
The 2026 CR-V remains easy to research because Honda publishes trim-specific cargo volume, while useful linear cargo references come from clearly labeled third-party and owner measurements.
01Gasoline and hybrid cargo volume differ enough that trim choice matters.
02The LX has more published front headroom than moonroof-equipped 2026 trims.
03For a rigid load, use the linear references only as a starting point and verify the exact vehicle.
Model-year statusThe 2026 CR-V continues the sixth-generation body and adds TrailSport Hybrid to the U.S. lineup. Gasoline and hybrid packaging differ enough that cargo, fuel economy and equipment should be compared by powertrain.
Evidence status
Why trust this page?
Last checkedSep 17, 2026Profile-level review date
Research sources4Source records attached to this model year
Normalized fit fields75 manufacturer-backed · 2 independent/editorial
Physical-fit coverageCargo 2/5 · Cabin 4/4Coverage counts only calculator-ready fields
Known data gaps- Rigid-cargo geometry coverage: 2 of 5 key physical fields normalized.
Honda lists these starting MSRPs before its destination charge and before options, taxes and dealer charges.
LX$30,920
190-hp turbo; FWD standard
EX$33,150
Turbo; comfort and convenience upgrades
Sport Hybrid$35,630
204-hp two-motor hybrid
EX-L$35,400
Turbo; leather-trimmed equipment tier
TrailSport Hybrid$38,800
Hybrid with standard AWD and all-terrain-oriented equipment
Sport-L Hybrid$38,725
Hybrid with added comfort equipment
Sport Touring Hybrid$42,550
Hybrid with standard AWD and top technology package
Powertrain & efficiency
How it is configured
01
Engine, output & drive
Gas engine1.5L turbocharged four-cylinderHonda U.S. specification
Gas output190 hpHonda U.S. specification
Hybrid systemTwo-motor hybridHonda U.S. specification
Hybrid output204 hpHonda U.S. specification
DrivetrainFWD or Real Time AWDAvailability depends on trim
Gas transmissionCVTHonda U.S. specification
02
Fuel & efficiency
Fuel typeRegular unleadedHonda 2026 CR-V specification
Gasoline modelsUp to about 28 city / 33 highway mpgHonda published trim/drivetrain figures
Hybrid modelsUp to 43 city / 36 highway mpgHonda published trim/drivetrain figures
TrailSport Hybrid38 city / 33 highway mpgHonda published configuration figure
Fuel-economy noteAWD, tires and trim change the ratingCompare the exact configuration
Fuel tank14.0 galHonda 2026 CR-V specification
Exterior & footprint
Body generationSixth generation2023–2026 current body
Wheelbase106.3 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification
Overall length184.8 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification
Overall width73.5 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification
Overall height66.2 in FWD; 66.5 in AWDHonda 2026 CR-V specification
Ground clearance7.8 in FWD; 8.2 in AWDHonda 2026 CR-V specification
Seating5Honda U.S. specification
Cargo packagingGas and hybrid differHonda U.S. specification
Passenger space
Front legroom41.3 inHonda U.S. specification
Rear legroom41.0 inHonda U.S. specification
Front headroom40.0 in LX; 38.2 in moonroof-equipped trimsHonda U.S. specification
Rear headroom38.2 inHonda U.S. specification
Front shoulder room57.9 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification
Rear shoulder room55.9 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification
Front hip room55.6 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification
Rear hip room52.6 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification
Passenger volume106.0 cu ft LX; 103.5 cu ft other trimsHonda 2026 CR-V specification
Cargo & capability
Maximum towing1,500 lb gas; 1,000 lb hybridHonda 2026 CR-V specification by powertrain
Cargo, gasoline39.3 cu ft seats up; 76.5 cu ft maxHonda published figures
Cargo, hybrid36.3 cu ft seats up; 71.8 cu ft maxHonda published figures for applicable hybrid trims
AWDAvailable; standard on TrailSport and Sport Touring HybridHonda trim specification
TrailSport tiresAll-terrainHonda trim specification
Rear seat60/40 split-foldingHonda 2026 CR-V seating specification
Measurement ledger
Detailed verified fields
Evidence labels stay attached so factory specifications, physical measurements and unresolved fit questions are not treated as equivalent.
MeasurementValueEvidence label
Gas cargo, seats up39.3 cu ftHonda published figure
Gas maximum cargo76.5 cu ftHonda published figure
Hybrid cargo, seats up36.3 cu ftHonda published figure
Hybrid maximum cargo71.8 cu ftHonda published figure
Width between wheel housingsAbout 41 inThird-party/owner reference
Hatch-opening heightAbout 32 inThird-party/owner reference
Front legroom41.3 inHonda U.S. specification
Rear legroom41.0 inHonda U.S. specification
Front headroom40.0 in LX; 38.2 in other trimsHonda U.S. specification
Safety & driver assistance
Ratings and active-safety context
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.
Safety evidence
IIHS small overlap frontGoodCurrent-generation applicable rating
IIHS updated moderate overlap frontPoorCurrent-generation applicable rating
IIHS updated sideGoodCurrent-generation applicable rating
IIHS headlightsGoodCurrent-generation applicable rating
Key driver-assistance systems
- Collision Mitigation Braking System
- Road Departure Mitigation
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow
- Lane Keeping Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition
Technology & ownership
What changes the day-to-day experience
01Cabin technology
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available through the current infotainment system.
- Wireless phone charging is available on equipped trims.
- Sport Touring Hybrid adds Google built-in and a Bose premium audio system.
- A 10.2-inch digital instrument display is included on selected upper trims, including TrailSport Hybrid.
02Ownership notes
New-vehicle limited warranty3 years / 36,000 milesHonda U.S. warranty
Powertrain limited warranty5 years / 60,000 milesHonda U.S. warranty
Hybrid coverageSee the hybrid warranty booklet for battery/system termsCoverage terms vary by component and state
Buying context
What to compare before you choose a trim
01Gas models preserve more published cargo volume than the hybrids, so the more efficient powertrain comes with a packaging trade-off.
02The LX has substantially more published front headroom than moonroof-equipped trims.
03TrailSport Hybrid is the configuration to inspect when all-terrain tires and standard AWD matter more than the highest fuel-economy figure.
04The current generation has generous published rear legroom, but seat comfort and driving position still need an in-person fit check.
Before you measure or buy
Model-year and measurement caveat
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.
Quick answers
2026 Honda CR-V FAQs
How much cargo space does a 2026 Honda CR-V have?
Honda lists 39.3 cubic feet behind the rear seat and 76.5 maximum for gasoline models. Hybrids list 36.3 and 71.8 cubic feet.
How wide is the CR-V between the wheel housings?
SUVLook uses about 41 inches as a practical reference from third-party and owner measurements, not as a Honda factory specification.
Which 2026 CR-V has the most front headroom?
Honda lists 40.0 inches for the LX and 38.2 inches for the other 2026 trims covered in the tall-driver guide.
Dimensions · Space · Buying guides
