Is a Honda CR-V a 4 or 6 cylinder?
The Honda CR-V runs on a four-cylinder engine, not a six-cylinder.
Across its modern lineup, Honda has kept the CR-V powered by four-cylinder powertrains, including turbocharged gasoline options and a hybrid. There has never been a factory V6 CR-V in current production or U.S. markets; earlier generations relied on four-cylinder engines with varying displacements, culminating in the 2.4-liter variants before shifting to four-cylinder turbo and hybrid configurations in recent years.
Engine lineup through the years
Here is a snapshot of the engine configurations that powered the CR-V across generations:
- Early and mid-generation CR-Vs generally used inline-4 engines in the 2.0–2.4 liter range (four cylinders only).
- From around 2017 in the United States, the gas CR-V shifted to a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 paired with a CVT.
- From 2020 onward, Honda added the CR-V Hybrid, which combines a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle inline-4 with electric motors for a total four-cylinder configuration and a higher combined output.
In short, throughout its history and across major markets, the CR-V’s powertrains have remained four-cylinder options. There is no six-cylinder variant in the current lineup.
Current engines and performance
Gas-powered CR-V
The non-hybrid CR-V uses a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine delivering about 190 horsepower and 179 lb-ft of torque, paired with a continuously variable transmission. For the 2024 model year, EPA ratings are roughly 28 mpg city / 34 mpg highway for front-wheel-drive versions, with slightly lower figures for all-wheel-drive models.
CR-V Hybrid
The CR-V Hybrid uses a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle inline-4 with two electric motors, producing a combined around 212 horsepower. It pairs with an eCVT and emphasizes efficiency, typically achieving about 38–40 mpg combined, depending on driving conditions and trim.
Summary
The Honda CR-V is powered exclusively by four-cylinder engines in its modern lineup. The current gas model relies on a 1.5L turbocharged inline-4, while the hybrid combines a 2.0L four-cylinder with electric motors for a higher combined output. There is no six-cylinder option in the CR-V lineup today, though older generations used larger four-cylinder engines.
