Against 441 other 4-cyl cars rated 2014–2016, the CR-Z beats their 27.4 mpg average by 8.6 mpg, about $334 a year.
Every Honda CR-Z engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 34.6 / 38 | 2011–2016 | $1,067 | |
| 1.5L 4-cyl Hybrid | 35 / 38 | 2015–2015 | $1,067 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Mazda MX-5 gets 27.7 mpg, the BMW Z4 22.5 mpg and the Smart Fortwo 35.3 mpg, next to 36 mpg for the 2016 CR-Z. The CR-Z is the cheapest of them to run: $640 a year less than the BMW Z4.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2016) | $0.089 |
| Fuel per year | $1,067 |
| Fuel over five years | $5,335 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2014–2016 | −$334 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $1,750 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2016 Honda CR-Z gives up 3 mpg in town: 38 on the highway against 35 in the city, $86 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2016) | 35 mpg | $1,097 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 38 mpg | $1,011 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +3 mpg (9%) | Narrow — equally happy either way |
How the CR-Z changed over the years
Combined figure across the 6 model years the CR-Z was rated in, all of them at 36 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 35 / 38 | 1 | $1,067 | |
| 2015 | 35 / 38 | 1 | $1,067 | |
| 2014 | 35 / 38 | 1 | $1,067 | |
| 2013 | 35 / 38 | 1 | $1,067 | |
| 2012 | 34 / 38 | 1 | $1,067 | |
| 2011 | 34 / 38 | 1 | $1,067 |
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How we count
This page rests on 6 EPA ratings of the Honda CR-Z — 2 engines across 2011–2016. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $1,750. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2016 Honda CR-Z get?
36 mpg combined, 35 city and 38 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2011 the CR-Z has averaged 36 mpg.
Is the 2016 CR-Z more efficient than the 2015?
About the same: 36 against 36 mpg combined.
Does the CR-Z get better gas mileage than the Mazda MX-5?
Yes: 36 mpg for the 2016 CR-Z against 27.7 for the 2017 Mazda MX-5, about $319 a year less to run.
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