2019 Honda HR-V MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2019 Honda HR-V is rated 28 to 30 mpg combined across 3 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT.

EPA fuel economy

2019 Honda HR-V · 3 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

30MPG combined

28 city 34 highway

$2,100 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score7/10

1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT

Best version saves $500 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Nov 12, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,100 to $2,200 a year. Compared with 2018, the best gas version is down 1 mpg.

Fewer complaints than a typical HR-V year

The 2019 drew 35 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 36 for a typical HR-V year.

Years to avoid: 2023; best year: 2021. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every HR-V year ranked The 2019 HR-V's recalls and problems

Every 2019 HR-V version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT Best EPA listing: HR-V FWD (also HR-V FWD)	30 mpg	28 / 34	$2,100
1.8L 4-cyl · 4WD · CVT · rated 29 mpg EPA listing: HR-V AWD	29 mpg	27 / 31	$2,150
1.8L 4-cyl · 4WD · CVT · rated 28 mpg EPA listing: HR-V AWD	28 mpg	26 / 31	$2,200

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT	$2,000	$167	$10,000
1.8L 4-cyl · 4WD · CVT · rated 29 mpg	$2,069	$172	$10,345
1.8L 4-cyl · 4WD · CVT · rated 28 mpg	$2,143	$179	$10,714

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Honda HR-V MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 28 to 31 mpg (every year from 2016 to 2026); highest in 2016.

2019: gas 30 mpg

Show as a table

Honda HR-V best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version
2016	31
2017	31
2018	31
2019	30
2020	30
2021	30
2022	30
2023	28
2024	28
2025	28
2026	28

Every HR-V year's ratings in one table

How the 2019 HR-V compares

2019 subcompact SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2019 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Nissan Kicks Best: gas	33 mpg	33 mpg	$1,900
Honda HR-V This page Best: gas	30 mpg	30 mpg	$2,100
Hyundai Kona Best: gas	30 mpg	30 mpg	$2,100
Subaru Crosstrek Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,150
Chevrolet Trax Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,200
Kia Soul Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,200
Buick Encore Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,200

Subaru Crosstrek vs Honda HR-VMPG, fuel cost, recalls and crash tests side by side

2019 HR-V recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 242 owner complaints for the 2019 HR-V.

Owners most often describe gauge cluster failures (31 complaints, 13%), then driver-assist errors (13). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 5 stars.

See the 2019 HR-V recalls and problems

Questions

Does 4WD lower the 2019 Honda HR-V's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, 4WD lowers the combined rating by 1 mpg: the 1.8L 4-cyl gets 30 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 29 with 4WD.

Does the 2019 Honda HR-V need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2019 Honda HR-V version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2019 HR-V's MPG compare with the 2018?

For 2019, the best gas version is rated 30 mpg, down 1 from 31.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.