2026 Honda CR-V AWD vs 2WD: is AWD worth it?

LX AWD vs LX 2WD

AWD adds $1,500. Costs $44 more a year in fuel.

$1,765more over 6 years

Blue: LX 2WD. Orange: LX AWD.

Every AWD and 2WD pair

2026 Honda CR-V AWD vs 2WD: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Price step	Rating	Energy a year	Extra over 6 years	Weight gain	Ground clearance
LX 2WD LX AWD	$30,920 $32,420	$1,500	30 mpg 29 mpg	$1,280 $1,324	$1,765	+119 lb	7.8 in 8.2 in
EX 2WD EX AWD	$33,150 $34,650	$1,500	30 mpg 29 mpg	$1,280 $1,324	$1,765	+119 lb	7.8 in 8.2 in
EX-L 2WD EX-L AWD	$35,400 $36,900	$1,500	30 mpg 29 mpg	$1,280 $1,324	$1,765	+110 lb	7.8 in 8.2 in
Hybrid Sport FWD Hybrid Sport AWD	$35,630 $37,130	$1,500	40 mpg 37 mpg	$960 $1,038	$1,967	N/A	7.8 in 8.2 in
Hybrid Sport-L FWD Hybrid Sport-L AWD	$38,725 $40,225	$1,500	40 mpg 37 mpg	$960 $1,038	$1,967	N/A	7.8 in 8.2 in

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.