Body reference — model year may differ; market and trim may differ · File:2023 Honda CR-V EX-L 4WD in Radiant Red Metallic, rear right.jpg — Commons year/body reference; exact trim and market may differ. · Original photograph
General model photo — year and body style may differ · 2020 Hyundai Sonata SEL (Quartz White), front right.jpg — model-family reference; year, body style and trim may differ. · Original photograph
CR-V returns 30 mpg combined versus 28 mpg for Sonata AWD — 2 mpg higher combined economy.
CR-V has an estimated primary-fuel bill 150 USD/year lower than Sonata AWD. That is about 13 USD less per month at 15,000 miles a year.
Specifications side by side
Engine & performance
Engine & performance
Specification
2025 Honda CR-V
2025 Hyundai Sonata AWD
Power
190 hp
188 hp
Engine displacement
1.5 L
2.5 L
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Automatic (S8)
Fuel economy & energy
Fuel economy & energy
Specification
2025 Honda CR-V
2025 Hyundai Sonata AWD
Combined fuel economy
30 mpg Advantage
28 mpg
Fuel tank
14 gal
15.9 gal
Fuel
Regular
Regular
Dimensions & practicality
Dimensions & practicality
Specification
2025 Honda CR-V
2025 Hyundai Sonata AWD
Cargo — all seats in use
39.3 cu ft
17 cu ft
Cargo — behind front seats
76.5 cu ft
Not available
Passenger volume
106 cu ft
Not available
Towing capacity
1,500 lb
Not available
Ground clearance
7.8 in
5.3 in
Seats
5
Not available
Curb weight
3,472 lb
Not available
Base / estimated curb weight
Not available
3,366 lb
Gross weight limit
4,978 lb
4,619 lb
Front track
63.4 in
63.7 in
Rear track
64 in
64 in
Drag coefficient (Cd)
Not available
0.27
Turning circle
39.4 ft
35.8 ft
Length
184.8 in
193.3 in
Width
73.5 in
73.2 in
Height
66.2 in
56.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
111.8 in
Price & running costs
Price & running costs
Specification
2025 Honda CR-V
2025 Hyundai Sonata AWD
Original base MSRP
30,100 USD
Not available
Annual primary-fuel cost
2,250 USD/year Advantage
2,400 USD/year
EPA fuel costs assume 15,000 mi a year and 55% city driving. Prices are original MSRP.
Safety
2025 Honda CR-V
Top Safety Pick (displayed on the 2025 model page)
2 tests: Good1 test: Poor
Test results & tested models
Small overlap front
Good
Moderate overlap front — updated test
Poor
Side — updated test
Good
IIHS assigns these three crashworthiness ratings to 2023-2027 CR-V models. Small-overlap and side tests used a 2023 EX-L AWD; the updated moderate-overlap test used a 2024 LX AWD. This is model-level applicability, not a separate test of every retail trim.