Honda HR-V vs Competition: Performance Specs

May 4th, 2015 by

Honda is entering a new market with the release of their subcompact crossover HR-V. It is similar to the Fit, however it is larger than the Honda Fit and has available all-wheel drive. Here’s the Honda HR-V vs competition in a comparison of performance specs.

Related: 2016 Honda HR-V Comparison: More Features for Less Money

Honda HR-V vs Competition: Performance Specs

Honda HR-V vs Competition

HR-V has Class-Leading Fuel Economy

The Honda HR-V has class-leading fuel economy with their continuously variable transmission. The HR-V is available in two- and all-wheel drive, and a manual transmission is available on the two-wheel drive models. The HR-V makes an honest amount of horsepower. The HR-V is priced less than the Crosstrek, Trax, Countryman, 500X, and Juke when priced based on the inclusion of an all-wheel drive system. The Renegade is priced less than the HR-V, but it doesn’t get comparable fuel economy. The HR-V and Juke are the only two crossovers in this comparison to have an eco assist system.

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2015 Subaru Crosstrek

A manual transmission is standard on two of the three trim levels available for the Subaru Crosstrek. An automatic transmission, which for Subaru is a Lineartronic continuously variable transmission, is available on the mid-level trim and is standard on the highest trim level. All-wheel drive is standard on all Crosstreks, while on the HR-V two- and all-wheel drive systems are avilable. Even with a manual transmission the Crosstrek costs more than the HR-V. Typically manual transmissions bring the cost of the vehicle down. The HR-V’s manual transmission gets better fuel economy with 25/34/28 mpg* as compared to the Crosstrek’s 23/31 mpg*. The HR-V with an automatic transmission and all-wheel drive gets an EPA estimated 27/32/29 mpg* and the Crosstrek achieves 34/26 mpg*. Both vehicles have 4-cylinder engines and the Crosstrek gets slightly more horsepower. The HR-V has an eco assist system, while the Crosstrek does not.

2015 Chevrolet Trax

Honda HR-V vs Competition

Like the HR-V, the Chevrolet Trax is available in two- or all-wheel drive. It is only available with an automatic transmission, whereas the HR-V is available with a manual transmission on the two-wheel drive models. The HR-V has better fuel economy with 27/32/29 mpg* versus the Trax’s 24/31 mpg*. The HR-V is also priced about $400 less than the Trax.

2015 Mini Countryman

The Countryman All4 model comes standard with all-wheel drive. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the All4, while an automatic transmission with paddle shifters is available. All-wheel drive is available on all HR-V trim levels, while on the Countryman it is only available on the All4 model. The Countryman makes more horsepower than the HR-V, however the HR-V is priced about $6,000 less than the Countryman. The HR-V comes standard with an eco assist system, while the Countryman does not.

2016 Fiat 500X

The Fiat 500X is available in two- and all-wheel drive, just like the HR-V. The HR-V and 500X are also only available with an automatic transmission on the all-wheel drive systems. All-wheel drive is not available on the base model 500x, while it is available on the HR-V base model. The Fiat 500X has more horsepower than the HR-V, but it is priced about $3,000 more than the HR-V. The fuel economy for the 500X has not yet been determined by the EPA.

2015 Nissan Juke

The Nissan Juke is only available with a continuously variable transmission, while the HR-V is available with a manual transmission on the two-wheel drive models. Like the HR-V, all models of the Juke are available with all-wheel drive. The HR-V makes less horsepower than the Juke, but it has better fuel economy. The HR-V gets 27/32/29 mpg* and the Juke gets 26/31/28 mpg*.

2015 Jeep Renegade

The Jeep Renegade is available with two- and four-wheel drive and with a manual transmission on lower trim levels. It makes more horsepower than the HR-V, however it gets fewer miles per gallon. The HR-V gets 27/32/29 mpg* and the Renegade gets 24/31 mpg*.

Call Fisher Honda in Boulder, Colo., at 303-245-6417 to schedule a test drive of the 2016 Honda HR-V and see Honda HR-V vs competition. View our inventory of the 2016 Honda HR-V.


*Based on EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.