2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

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Fuel tank capacity

14.0gal · 53 L

The 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid has a fuel tank capacity of 14.0 gallons (53 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 490 highway miles or 560 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

14.0 gal · Smaller than 81% of 2021 models we list.

Listed separately: 2021 Honda CR-V (14.0 gal).

Highway range
490 mi
City range
560 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
EPA combined
38 MPG
EPA size class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid fuel tank capacity by trim

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
EX 4dr SUV AWD 2.0L 4cyl CVT · AWD Hybrid MPG 40 / 35Range 560 / 490 mi 2.0L 4cyl CVT Hybrid AWD 14.0 gal53 L 40 / 35 560 / 490 mi
EX-L 4dr SUV AWD 2.0L 4cyl CVT · AWD Hybrid MPG 40 / 35Range 560 / 490 mi 2.0L 4cyl CVT Hybrid AWD 14.0 gal53 L 40 / 35 560 / 490 mi
Touring 4dr SUV AWD 2.0L 4cyl CVT · AWD Hybrid MPG 40 / 35Range 560 / 490 mi 2.0L 4cyl CVT Hybrid AWD 14.0 gal53 L 40 / 35 560 / 490 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 38 MPG, a full 14.0-gallon tank covers about 532 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full14.0490560
3/410.5368420
1/27.0245280
1/43.5123140
1/81.86170

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 395 gallons, roughly 28 full tanks.

In real driving: owners who log fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 36.3 MPG in the CR-V Hybrid (6 drivers), about 508 miles on a full 14.0-gallon tank.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
38 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
234 g/mi
EPA greenhouse score
8 of 10
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid

$59.78 to fill the 14.0-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
14.0 galRegular$4.27$59.78$44.83

By region, 14.0-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$56.28
Midwest$4.27$59.78
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$51.80
Rocky Mountain$4.46$62.44
West Coast$5.42$75.88
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$82.46

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 14.0-gallon tank$59.78
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$1,686

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

CR-V Hybrid tank size in other years

The 2021 CR-V Hybrid uses the same 14.0 gal tank as the 2020 model.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2022 CR-V Hybrid 14.0 gal 490 mi
2021 CR-V Hybrid 14.0 gal 490 mi
2020 CR-V Hybrid 14.0 gal 490 mi
Honda CR-V Hybrid fuel tank by model year

2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid vs similar 2021 SUVs

The CR-V Hybrid has the smallest tank of the seven 2021 SUVs compared here: 14.0 gallons, against 16.6 for the Subaru Forester.

2021 modelTankLongest highway range
Subaru Forester 16.6 gal 548 mi
Ford Escape 14.3–15.7 gal 529 mi
GMC Terrain 14.9–15.6 gal 447 mi
Mazda CX-5 14.8–15.3 gal 459 mi
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 14.5 gal 551 mi
Nissan Rogue 14.5 gal 508 mi
Honda CR-V Hybrid 14.0 gal 490 mi

Other 2021 SUVs of a similar size, one model per brand.

2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid fuel system recalls

None of the 3 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid involve the fuel system.

All Honda fuel recalls Look up your tank by VIN

Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid?

The 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid holds 14.0 gallons (53 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid gas tank hold?

The 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid tank holds 53 liters, or 14.0 gallons in US gallons.

How far can a 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid go on a full tank?

About 490 miles on the highway and 560 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid go on a quarter tank?

About 123 highway miles or 140 in town from the 14.0-gallon tank, which has roughly 3.5 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

How many miles does a 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid really get on a tank?

Drivers who log their fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 36.3 MPG in the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid (6 drivers), which works out to about 508 miles on a full 14.0-gallon tank.

What gas does the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 14.0-gallon tank from empty costs $59.78. It ranges from $51.80 in the Gulf Coast to $82.46 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid?

About 87 pounds for the 14.0-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid have a bigger gas tank than the Mazda CX-5?

No. The 2021 Mazda CX-5 holds up to 15.3 gallons; the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid holds up to 14.0.

Has the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

No. None of the 3 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid involve the fuel system.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database (Honda fuel system recalls).
  • Real-world MPG: driver-reported fill-ups shared at fueleconomy.gov (My MPG).

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