2016 Honda HR-V

US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2016 Honda HR-V is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: 1.8L 4-cylinder
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Manual, CVT, Automatic
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

1.8L 4-cylinder

Combined Economy

28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Transmission

Manual, CVT, Automatic

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	1.8L 4-cylinder
Displacement	1.8 L
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Manual, CVT, Automatic
Gears	6 to 7
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km)
Highway	32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

5 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 11, 2026.

18V777000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Remedy: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.
Reported November 1, 2018. View on NHTSA
15V472000: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 HR-V vehicles manufactured January 12, 2015, to May 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing the required tire placard indicating "Tire and Loading Information." These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle, and apply a new label, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is…
Reported July 28, 2015. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 6, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 6, 2026

Data verified: November 6, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2016 Honda HR-V have?

1.8L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Honda HR-V?

Combined fuel economy is 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2016 Honda HR-V front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Honda HR-V?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 11, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.