Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 55 recorded runs

Honda CR-V 0–60 Times

The Honda CR-V 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 55 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Honda CR-V is the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.10 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.80 seconds at 87.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Honda CR-V is the 1997 Honda CR-V SUV, which took 11.70 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.70 seconds at 74.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Honda CR-V tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.46 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.55 seconds at 84.38 mph.

Fastest 0–60 7.10sec 2026 Hybrid Sport Touring · stock

Average 0–60 8.46sec Across 55 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 16.55sec @ 84.4 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 11.70sec 1997 SUV

Across 55 verified runs, the Honda CR-V ranges from 7.10 to 11.70 seconds 0–60, with a 8.46-second average.

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Honda CR-V Performance Overview

Honda’s CR-V performance record spans 55 verified tests across 1997 to 2026, tracing the compact SUV’s shift from modest naturally aspirated beginnings to quicker turbocharged and hybrid configurations. The RD1/RD3 models used B20-series 2.0-liter fours rated at 126–146 hp; early results ranged from 9.4 seconds for the 1997 SUV to 8.6 seconds for the 1999 EX. With the 2002–2006 RD4-RD9 generation and its 160-hp K24A1 2.4-liter, the 2002 EX cut that to 8.1 seconds.

The RE1-RE4 generation broadened the formula with gasoline and diesel offerings, including naturally aspirated and turbocharged applications, though its quickest verified run was 8.7 seconds in the 2010 EX-L. Honda found another step in the RM1-RM4 years, when the 185-hp 2015 EX reached 7.5 seconds. The RW1/RW2 generation then introduced a wider mix of naturally aspirated, turbocharged, and hybrid powertrains; the 2019 Touring (87 octane) posted a 7.3-second 0-60 and the model’s fastest quarter-mile at 15.7 seconds at 90 mph.

Today’s RS-generation CR-V continues that trajectory with gasoline and hybrid variants rated at 190–204 hp. The current benchmark is the 7.1-second 2026 Hybrid Sport Touring, which stands as both the present-generation best and the quickest CR-V in the test archive.

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Honda CR-V 0–60 Times by Generation: RD1/RD3 to RS

6 generations

Generation	Years	Avg 0–60	Fastest 0–60	Tests	Notes
RS	2023–present	7.83s	7.10s — 2026 Hybrid Sport Touring	10	The RS generation (2023–present) averaged 7.83 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2026 Hybrid Sport Touring at 7.10 seconds. Output ranged from 190 to 204 hp across 1.5L Turbo I-4, 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.08-kWh, 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.1-kWh configurations.
RW1/RW2	2017–2022	7.63s	7.30s — 2019 Touring (87 octane)	16	The RW1/RW2 generation (2017–2022) averaged 7.63 seconds to 60 mph across 16 tests, led by the 2019 Touring (87 octane) at 7.30 seconds. Output ranged from 184 to 212 hp across 1.5L Turbo I-4, 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.4-kWh, 2.4L I-4 configurations.
RM1/RM2/RM3/RM4	2012–2016	8.47s	7.50s — 2015 EX	10	The RM1/RM2/RM3/RM4 generation (2012–2016) averaged 8.47 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2015 EX at 7.50 seconds. Output was 185 hp across 2.4L I-4 configurations.
RE1/RE2/RE3/RE4	2007–2011	9.29s	8.70s — 2010 EX-L	8	The RE1/RE2/RE3/RE4 generation (2007–2011) averaged 9.29 seconds to 60 mph across 8 tests, led by the 2010 EX-L at 8.70 seconds. Output ranged from 138 to 180 hp across 2.2L Turbo Diesel I-4, 2.4L I-4 configurations.
RD4/RD5/RD6/RD7/RD8/RD9	2002–2006	8.85s	8.10s — 2002 EX	4	The RD4/RD5/RD6/RD7/RD8/RD9 generation (2002–2006) averaged 8.85 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2002 EX at 8.10 seconds. Output was 160 hp across 2.4L I-4 configurations.
RD1/RD3	1997–2001	10.09s	8.60s — 1999 EX	7	The RD1/RD3 generation (1997–2001) averaged 10.09 seconds to 60 mph across 7 tests, led by the 1999 EX at 8.60 seconds. Output ranged from 126 to 146 hp across 2.0L I-4 configurations.

RS 2023–present

Avg 0–60 7.83s

Fastest 7.10s

Tests 10

2026 Hybrid Sport Touring

The RS generation (2023–present) averaged 7.83 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2026 Hybrid Sport Touring at 7.10 seconds. Output ranged from 190 to 204 hp across 1.5L Turbo I-4, 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.08-kWh, 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.1-kWh configurations.

RW1/RW2 2017–2022

Avg 0–60 7.63s

Fastest 7.30s

Tests 16

2019 Touring (87 octane)

The RW1/RW2 generation (2017–2022) averaged 7.63 seconds to 60 mph across 16 tests, led by the 2019 Touring (87 octane) at 7.30 seconds. Output ranged from 184 to 212 hp across 1.5L Turbo I-4, 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.4-kWh, 2.4L I-4 configurations.

RM1/RM2/RM3/RM4 2012–2016

Avg 0–60 8.47s

Fastest 7.50s

Tests 10

2015 EX

The RM1/RM2/RM3/RM4 generation (2012–2016) averaged 8.47 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2015 EX at 7.50 seconds. Output was 185 hp across 2.4L I-4 configurations.

RE1/RE2/RE3/RE4 2007–2011

Avg 0–60 9.29s

Fastest 8.70s

Tests 8

2010 EX-L

The RE1/RE2/RE3/RE4 generation (2007–2011) averaged 9.29 seconds to 60 mph across 8 tests, led by the 2010 EX-L at 8.70 seconds. Output ranged from 138 to 180 hp across 2.2L Turbo Diesel I-4, 2.4L I-4 configurations.

RD4/RD5/RD6/RD7/RD8/RD9 2002–2006

Avg 0–60 8.85s

Fastest 8.10s

Tests 4

2002 EX

The RD4/RD5/RD6/RD7/RD8/RD9 generation (2002–2006) averaged 8.85 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2002 EX at 8.10 seconds. Output was 160 hp across 2.4L I-4 configurations.

RD1/RD3 1997–2001

Avg 0–60 10.09s

Fastest 8.60s

Tests 7

1999 EX

The RD1/RD3 generation (1997–2001) averaged 10.09 seconds to 60 mph across 7 tests, led by the 1999 EX at 8.60 seconds. Output ranged from 126 to 146 hp across 2.0L I-4 configurations.

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Honda CR-V 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

55 tests · 21 years

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Model Year 21

2026 Honda CR-V

3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 7.20 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.83 sec

Recorded Tests 3

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2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring

7.10sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.80s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.80 sec
Trap Speed: 87.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.08-kWh
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: E-CVT
Horsepower: 204 hp
Torque: 247 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 3,926 lbs
Power-to-Weight: 19.2 lbs/hp
MPG EPA: 40 C / 34 H / 35 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #1 of 55

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2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring

7.20sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.80s ¼ mi @ 85.9 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.80 sec
Trap Speed: 85.9 mph
Engine: 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.08-kWh
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: E-CVT
Horsepower: 204 hp
Torque: 247 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 3,926 lbs
Power-to-Weight: 19.2 lbs/hp
MPG EPA: 40 C / 34 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #2 of 55

#03

2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid TrailSport

7.30sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.90s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.90 sec
Trap Speed: 86.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.08-kWh
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: E-CVT
Horsepower: 204 hp
Torque: 247 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 3,900 lbs
Power-to-Weight: 19.1 lbs/hp
MPG EPA: 38 C / 33 H / 32 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #3 of 55

How we verify Honda CR-V performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Honda CR-V trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Honda CR-V 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Honda CR-V performance FAQs

11 questions

The quickest 2026 Honda CR-V on record is the Hybrid Sport Touring, which reaches 60 mph in 7.1 seconds. Another verified Hybrid Sport Touring run came in at 7.2 seconds, while the 2026 Hybrid TrailSport posted 7.3 seconds. That puts the current CR-V firmly in the low-7-second range in its quickest trims.

The fastest Honda CR-V on record is the 2026 Hybrid Sport Touring at 7.1 seconds from 0-60 mph. It also ran the quarter-mile in 15.8 seconds at 87 mph. Across all 55 verified CR-V tests, that makes it the quickest accelerating example in the model’s history.

The fastest stock Honda CR-V is also the fastest overall: the 2026 Hybrid Sport Touring. Its best verified 0-60 mph time is 7.1 seconds, and all recorded runs for that trim are stock. Since there are no modified CR-V tests in the records, the fastest stock result is the same as the fastest CR-V overall.

The Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring is the quickest CR-V trim currently tested, with a best 0-60 mph time of 7.1 seconds. A second verified run recorded 7.2 seconds. Both runs used the 204-hp, 247-lb-ft hybrid powertrain with AWD, and both quarter-mile results were 15.8 seconds.

The 2026 CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring is slightly quicker than the 2026 Hybrid TrailSport. The Sport Touring has recorded 0-60 mph runs of 7.1 and 7.2 seconds, while the Hybrid TrailSport ran 7.3 seconds. Quarter-mile times are also close: 15.8 seconds for the Sport Touring and 15.9 seconds for the TrailSport.

The sixth-generation Honda CR-V, code RS, covers 2023 and newer models. Its average 0-60 mph time is 7.83 seconds across 10 tests, and its quickest run is 7.1 seconds by the 2026 Hybrid Sport Touring. Power output in this generation ranges from 190 to 204 hp, with turbo and hybrid powertrains.

The fastest RS-generation Honda CR-V is the 2026 Hybrid Sport Touring, which reaches 60 mph in 7.1 seconds. That is the best result for the current sixth generation, which began in 2023. Across the RS generation’s 10 tests, the average 0-60 time stands at 7.83 seconds.

The fifth-generation Honda CR-V, code RW1/RW2, averages 7.63 seconds from 0-60 mph across 16 tests. Its quickest verified run is 7.3 seconds by the 2019 Touring on 87 octane. This generation spans 2017 to 2022 and includes gasoline and hybrid versions with naturally aspirated, turbocharged, and hybrid powertrains.

Among pre-2023 CR-V generations, the fifth-generation RW1/RW2 is the quickest. It has a 7.63-second average 0-60 time across 16 tests and a best run of 7.3 seconds from the 2019 Touring on 87 octane. By comparison, the fourth generation’s best is 7.5 seconds and the second generation’s best is 8.1 seconds.

Across all 55 verified Honda CR-V tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 8.46 seconds. That figure covers the full model history represented here, from the 1997 SUV at 11.7 seconds to the current quickest 2026 Hybrid Sport Touring at 7.1 seconds. Newer CR-V hybrids have generally brought the average down.

Across 55 verified tests, the average Honda CR-V quarter-mile time is 16.55 seconds at 84.4 mph. The quickest quarter-mile on record is 15.7 seconds at 90 mph by the 2019 Touring on 87 octane. For the 2026 lineup, the Hybrid Sport Touring has run 15.8 seconds and the Hybrid TrailSport 15.9 seconds.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Honda CR-V can do, not a single marketing claim.

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