2023 vs 2022 Honda CR-V
Comparing the base builds — the 2023 Honda CR-V LX and the 2022 Honda CR-V LX — on price, performance, efficiency and space. Every figure comes from the build's published specifications.
2023 Honda
CR-V
From $28,410 · range $28,410 – $35,760
Base build: LX LX 2WD
2022 Honda
CR-V
From $26,800 · range $26,800 – $37,800
Base build: LX LX 2WD
2023 vs 2022 Honda CR-V: the differences
- Starting priceThe 2022 model starts $1,610 lower ($26,800 vs $28,410 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)The 2023 model has more cargo space (39.3 cu ft vs 39.2 cu ft for the 2022 model).
- Max towingSame for both: 1,500 lb
- Curb weightThe 2023 model is heavier (3,472 lb vs 3,337 lb for the 2022 model).
Full specs compared
2023 Honda CR-V LX$28,410 | 2022 Honda CR-V LX$26,800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L |
| Displacement (cu in) | 91 cu in | 91 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Gasoline Direct Injection | Gasoline Direct Injection |
| Aspiration | Turbo | Turbo |
| Horsepower | 190 hp | 190 hp |
| Horsepower RPM | 6,000 rpm | 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 179 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft |
| Torque RPM | 1,700 rpm | 2,000 rpm |
| Recommended fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Transmission detail | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| 1st gear ratio | 2.65:1 | 2.65:1 |
| Reverse ratio | 2.65:1 | 1.86:1 |
| Final drive ratio | 5.64:1 | 5.64:1 |
| Limited-slip differential | No | No |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Highway MPG | 34 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Combined MPG | 30 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Range (city) | 392 mi | 392 mi |
| Range (highway) | 476 mi | 476 mi |
| Fuel tank | 14 gal | 14 gal |
| CO₂ emissions | 5.9 tons/yr | 5.9 tons/yr |
| EPA size class | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD |
| Exterior Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.8 in |
| Length | 184.8 in | 182.1 in |
| Width (without mirrors) | 73.5 in | 73 in |
| Height | 66.2 in | 66.1 in |
| Front track | 63.4 in | 63 in |
| Rear track | 64.1 in | 63.7 in |
| Turning diameter (curb to curb) | 37.3 ft | 37.4 ft |
| Interior Dimensions | ||
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger volume | 106 cu ft | 105.9 cu ft |
| Front headroom | 40 in | 40.1 in |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 41.3 in |
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in | 57.9 in |
| Front hip room | 55.6 in | 55.1 in |
| 2nd-row headroom | 38.2 in | 39.2 in |
| 2nd-row legroom | 41 in | 40.4 in |
| 2nd-row shoulder room | 55.9 in | 55.6 in |
| 2nd-row hip room | 52.6 in | 49.5 in |
| Cargo & Bed | ||
| Cargo volume (seats up) | 39.3 cu ft | 39.2 cu ft |
| Cargo volume (seats folded) | 76.5 cu ft | 75.8 cu ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 39.3 cu ft | 39.2 cu ft |
| Weight & Capacities | ||
| Curb weight | 3,472 lb | 3,337 lb |
| Weight of fitted options | 0 lb | 0 lb |
| Towing & Payload | ||
| Max towing | 1,500 lb | 1,500 lb |
| Max trailer (dead-weight hitch) | 1,500 lb | 1,500 lb |
| Max tongue (dead-weight hitch) | 150 lb | 150 lb |
| Max trailer (weight-distributing hitch) | 1,500 lb | 1,500 lb |
| Max tongue (weight-distributing hitch) | 150 lb | 150 lb |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension | Strut | Strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Steering | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion |
| Brakes | 4-Wheel Disc | 4-Wheel Disc |
| ABS | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Front disc brakes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear disc brakes | Yes | Yes |
| Front rotor diameter | 12.3 in | 11.1 in |
| Rear rotor diameter | 12.2 in | 10.2 in |
| Hill descent control | Yes | No |
| Hill start assist | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels & Tires | ||
| Front wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Front wheel width | 7.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Rear wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Rear wheel width | 7.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Front wheel material | Steel | Aluminum |
| Rear wheel material | Steel | Aluminum |
| Front tire size | P235/65HR17 | P235/65HR17 |
| Rear tire size | P235/65HR17 | P235/65HR17 |
| Spare tire | Compact | Compact |
| Spare wheel material | Steel | Steel |
| Electrical | ||
| Battery cold-cranking amps | — | 410 A |
| Warranty | ||
| Basic warranty (years) | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| Basic warranty (miles) | 36,000 mi | 36,000 mi |
| Basic warranty unlimited miles | No | No |
| Powertrain warranty (years) | 5 yr | 5 yr |
| Powertrain warranty (miles) | 60,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty unlimited miles | No | No |
| Corrosion warranty (years) | 5 yr | 5 yr |
| Corrosion warranty unlimited miles | Yes | Yes |
| Roadside assistance (years) | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| Roadside assistance (miles) | 36,000 mi | 36,000 mi |
| Safety Ratings | ||
| NHTSA overall rating | — | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA frontal crash | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA frontal (driver) | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA frontal (passenger) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| NHTSA side crash | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA side barrier | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA side pole | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA rollover | — | 4 / 5 |
| NHTSA rollover risk | — | 16.4% |
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