2026 Honda CR-V · Trim vs trim

2026 Honda CR-V EX vs Sport Hybrid: what's the difference?

The Sport Hybrid costs $2,480 more. It starts at $35,630 with the 2.0L , and the EX at $33,150 with the 1.5L . The Sport Hybrid adds a hybrid powertrain. It also changes the wheels. It gets 40 , 10 more than the EX's 30. It makes 204 , 14 more than the EX's 190.

EX, as it comes
EX$33,150
Sport Hybrid, as it comes
Sport Hybrid$35,630

What changes, as they come

Numbers
WhatEXSport Hybrid
HorsepowerEX190 hpSport Hybrid204 hp
Combined mpgEX30 mpgSport Hybrid40 mpg
City mpgEX28 mpgSport Hybrid43 mpg
Highway mpgEX33 mpgSport Hybrid36 mpg
Cargo behind rear seatsEX39.3 cu ftSport Hybrid36.3 cu ft
Parts
WhatEXSport Hybrid
EngineEX1.5L turbocharged four-cylinderSport Hybrid2.0L Atkinson-cycle hybrid engine
TransmissionEXContinuously variable transmissionSport HybridHonda two-motor hybrid direct-drive unit
WheelsEX18-inch silver-painted alloysSport Hybrid18-inch gloss-black alloys
Equipment
WhatEXSport Hybrid
Compact spare tireEXYesSport HybridNot included
Tire repair kitEXNot includedSport HybridYes
Black roof railsEXNot includedSport HybridYes

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The Sport Hybrid, as it comes

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Sport Hybrid

$35,630

 

2026 Sport Hybrid106.3″ WHEELBASE18″ WHEELS7.8″ CLEARANCE
MPG
mpg
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Power
hp
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Cargo
ft³
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Clearance
″
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Packages & options

Powertrain

What your options change

This is a stock Sport Hybrid. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.

  • No AWD
  • Has Hybrid
  • Has Heated seats
  • No Heated wheel
  • No Bose audio
  • Has Keyless entry
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Powertrain
Hybrid direct drive
City / hwy
43 / 36 mpg
Cargo, folded
71.8 cu ft
Rear legroom
41.0″
Tires
235/60R18
Terrain
All-season
Touchscreen
9″ · wireless phone mirroring
Instruments
7″
Seats
Cloth
Audio
6-speaker audio
Tailgate
Manual
Parking sensors
Not equipped
Spare
Repair kit
Tow rating
1,000 lb · properly equipped

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Lower starting price than the CR-V

2026 CR-V: $30,920

Before destination and options. Cab and body styles can differ. CR-V: LX · SUV.

Higher available horsepower than the CR-V

2026 CR-V: 204 hp

Highest published output in each guide.

Higher combined mpg than the CR-V

2026 CR-V: 40 mpg

Best combined rating, including regular hybrids.

About these comparisons

Each illustration and link uses the build behind its number. Comparisons cover the model years and bodies in our guides. Different rows can use different trims and equipment. Missing values aren’t treated as zero; reported prices and inferred ratings aren’t ranked.

  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.
  • Best published combined rating found in each guide, including regular hybrids. Plug-in ratings and inferred matches are excluded.