Against 418 other V6 cars rated 2013–2015, the Crosstour beats their 21.6 mpg average by 2.4 mpg, about $178 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2012, the 2.4L 4-cyl (2012–2015), does 24.8 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.5L 6-cyl (2012–2015), 22.5: $159 a year apart.
Every Honda Crosstour engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 21.8 / 29.8 | 2012–2015 | $1,548 | |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 19.5 / 28.5 | 2012–2015 | $1,707 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Nissan Rogue gets 28 mpg, the Ford Escape 26 mpg and the Lexus RX 29.3 mpg, next to 24 mpg for the 2015 Crosstour. The Crosstour costs the most of them to run: $289 a year more than the Lexus RX.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2015) | $0.133 |
| Fuel per year | $1,600 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,000 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2013–2015 | −$178 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,644 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2015 Honda Crosstour gives up 8.5 mpg in town: 29.5 on the highway against 21 in the city, $527 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2015) | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 29.5 mpg | $1,302 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8.5 mpg (40%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Crosstour changed over the years
The Crosstour peaked in 2015 at 24 mpg (21 city, 29.5 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2012 at 22.5 — 1.5 mpg apart, or $107 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 21 / 29.5 | 2 | $1,600 | |
| 2014 | 21 / 29.5 | 2 | $1,600 | |
| 2013 | 21 / 29.5 | 2 | $1,600 | |
| 2012 | 19.5 / 28 | 2 | $1,707 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the Honda Crosstour — 2 engines across 2012–2015. 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 $2,644. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2015 Honda Crosstour get?
24 mpg combined, 21 city and 29.5 highway, per EPA; its 2 versions that year range from 23 to 25. Across every year since 2012 the Crosstour has averaged 23.6 mpg.
Is the 2015 Crosstour more efficient than the 2014?
About the same: 24 against 24 mpg combined.
Which Crosstour year has the best gas mileage?
The 2015, at 24 mpg combined (21 city, 29.5 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Crosstour get better gas mileage than the Nissan Rogue?
No: 24 mpg for the 2015 Crosstour against 28 for the 2016 Nissan Rogue, about $229 a year more to run.
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