2022 vs 2021 Honda CR-V

Comparing the base builds — the 2022 Honda CR-V LX and the 2021 Honda CR-V LX — on price, performance, efficiency and space. Every figure comes from the build's published specifications.

2022 vs 2021 Honda CR-V: the differences

  • Starting priceThe 2021 model starts $1,450 lower ($25,350 vs $26,800 MSRP).
  • HorsepowerSame for both: 190 hp
  • TorqueSame for both: 179 lb-ft
  • Combined MPGSame for both: 30 mpg
  • SeatingSame for both: 5
  • Cargo volume (seats up)Same for both: 39.2 cu ft
  • Max towingSame for both: 1,500 lb
  • Curb weightSame for both: 3,337 lb

Full specs compared

2022 Honda

CR-V LX

$26,800

2021 Honda

CR-V LX

$25,350

Engine
EngineIntercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement1.5 L1.5 L
Displacement (cu in)91 cu in91 cu in
Cylinders44
Fuel systemGasoline Direct InjectionGasoline Direct Injection
AspirationTurboTurbo
Horsepower190 hp190 hp
Horsepower RPM5,600 rpm5,600 rpm
Torque179 lb-ft179 lb-ft
Torque RPM2,000 rpm2,000 rpm
Recommended fuelRegularRegular
Transmission & Drivetrain
TransmissionCVTCVT
Transmission detailCVT w/ODCVT w/OD
DrivetrainFWDFWD
1st gear ratio2.65:12.65:1
Reverse ratio1.86:11.86:1
Final drive ratio5.64:15.64:1
Limited-slip differentialNoNo
Fuel Economy & Range
City MPG28 mpg28 mpg
Highway MPG34 mpg34 mpg
Combined MPG30 mpg30 mpg
Range (city)392 mi392 mi
Range (highway)476 mi476 mi
Fuel tank14 gal14 gal
CO₂ emissions5.9 tons/yr5.9 tons/yr
EPA size classSmall SUV 2WDSmall SUV 2WD
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase104.8 in104.8 in
Length182.1 in182.1 in
Width (without mirrors)73 in73 in
Height66.1 in66.1 in
Front track63 in63 in
Rear track63.7 in63.7 in
Turning diameter (curb to curb)37.4 ft37.4 ft
Interior Dimensions
Seating55
Passenger volume105.9 cu ft105.9 cu ft
Front headroom40.1 in40.1 in
Front legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Front shoulder room57.9 in57.9 in
Front hip room55.1 in55.1 in
2nd-row headroom39.2 in39.2 in
2nd-row legroom40.4 in40.4 in
2nd-row shoulder room55.6 in55.6 in
2nd-row hip room49.5 in49.5 in
Cargo & Bed
Cargo volume (seats up)39.2 cu ft39.2 cu ft
Cargo volume (seats folded)75.8 cu ft75.8 cu ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row39.2 cu ft39.2 cu ft
Weight & Capacities
Curb weight3,337 lb3,337 lb
Weight of fitted options0 lb0 lb
Towing & Payload
Max towing1,500 lb1,500 lb
Max trailer (dead-weight hitch)1,500 lb1,500 lb
Max tongue (dead-weight hitch)150 lb150 lb
Max trailer (weight-distributing hitch)1,500 lb1,500 lb
Max tongue (weight-distributing hitch)150 lb150 lb
Suspension
Front suspensionStrutStrut
Rear suspensionMulti-LinkMulti-Link
SteeringRack-PinionRack-Pinion
Brakes4-Wheel Disc4-Wheel Disc
ABS4-Wheel4-Wheel
Front disc brakesYesYes
Rear disc brakesYesYes
Front rotor diameter11.1 in11.1 in
Rear rotor diameter10.2 in10.2 in
Hill descent controlNoNo
Hill start assistYesYes
Wheels & Tires
Front wheel diameter17 in17 in
Front wheel width7.5 in7.5 in
Rear wheel diameter17 in17 in
Rear wheel width7.5 in7.5 in
Front wheel materialAluminumAluminum
Rear wheel materialAluminumAluminum
Front tire sizeP235/65HR17P235/65HR17
Rear tire sizeP235/65HR17P235/65HR17
Spare tireCompactCompact
Spare wheel materialSteelSteel
Electrical
Battery cold-cranking amps410 A410 A
Warranty
Basic warranty (years)3 yr3 yr
Basic warranty (miles)36,000 mi36,000 mi
Basic warranty unlimited milesNoNo
Powertrain warranty (years)5 yr5 yr
Powertrain warranty (miles)60,000 mi60,000 mi
Powertrain warranty unlimited milesNoNo
Corrosion warranty (years)5 yr5 yr
Corrosion warranty unlimited milesYesYes
Roadside assistance (years)3 yr3 yr
Roadside assistance (miles)36,000 mi36,000 mi
Safety Ratings
NHTSA overall rating5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA frontal crash5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA frontal (driver)5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA frontal (passenger)4 / 54 / 5
NHTSA side crash5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA side barrier5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA side pole5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA rollover4 / 54 / 5
NHTSA rollover risk16.4%16.4%

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