Does the 2026 Honda CR-V need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the LX 2WD.
- Regular: 13 of 14 trims. Hydrogen: 1 of 14 trims.
- Premium by choice: $240 more a year.
- 52% of 138 SUVs (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX 2WD | 1.5L | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| LX AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| EX 2WD | 1.5L | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| EX AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| EX-L 2WD | 1.5L | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Hybrid Sport FWD | 2.0L | Regular | 40 | $960 | $1,140 |
| EX-L AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Hybrid Sport AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 37 | $1,038 | $1,232 |
| Hybrid Sport L AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 37 | $1,038 | $1,232 |
| Hybrid Sport-L FWD | 2.0L | Regular | 40 | $960 | $1,140 |
| Hybrid TrailSport AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 35 | $1,097 | $1,303 |
| Hybrid Sport-L AWD | 2.0L | Regular | 37 | $1,038 | $1,232 |
| Hybrid Sport Touring AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 37 | $1,038 | $1,232 |
| e:FCEV Base Style FWD | N/A | Hydrogen | 30 to 39 | N/A | N/A |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | Regular |
| 2026 Honda HR-V | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Honda Passport | RTL AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Subaru Forester | AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Mazda CX-5 | 2.5 S AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | Sport 2WD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree