2024 Honda CR-V hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid Sport FWD vs LX 2WD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
14.2years to pay back
- Hybrid: $4,550 more. Saves $320 a year.
- Break-even: 170,600 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 2WD trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every hybrid pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Sport FWD LX 2WD | $34,050 $29,500 | 40 mpg 30 mpg | $960 $1,280 | $4,550 | $320 | 14.2 years | Gas, $2,630 |
| Hybrid Sport AWD LX AWD | $35,550 $31,000 | 37 mpg 29 mpg | $1,038 $1,324 | $4,550 | $286 | 15.9 years | Gas, $2,832 |
| Hybrid Sport-L FWD LX 2WD | $37,050 $29,500 | 40 mpg 30 mpg | $960 $1,280 | $7,550 | $320 | 23.6 years | Gas, $5,630 |
| Hybrid Sport-L AWD LX AWD | $38,550 $31,000 | 37 mpg 29 mpg | $1,038 $1,324 | $7,550 | $286 | 26.4 years | Gas, $5,832 |
| Hybrid Sport Touring AWD LX AWD | $40,200 $31,000 | 37 mpg 29 mpg | $1,038 $1,324 | $9,200 | $286 | 32.1 years | Gas, $7,482 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $7.58.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 28,400.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 204 hp | 190 hp | +14 hp |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft | -41 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 1,000 lb | 1,500 lb | -500 lb |
| Cargo, seats up | 39.3 cu ft | 39.3 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 76.5 cu ft | 76.5 cu ft | about the same |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree