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2026 Honda CR-V vs 2026 Ford Explorer

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 40 MPG vs 24 MPG combined — Honda CR-V is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $1700 vs $2800 — Honda CR-V saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2026 Honda CR-V 2026 Ford Explorer
Year20262026
ClassMidsize Station WagonsStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveFront-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic 10-spd
Cylinders44
Displacement (L)2.02.3
City MPG4320
Highway MPG3629
Combined MPG4024
Annual Fuel Cost$1700$2800
CO₂ (g/mile)223.0377.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score7/105/10
EPA GHG Score7/105/10
Overall Safety5/5 ★
Frontal Crash4/5
Side Crash5/5
Rollover4/5
🚗 2026 Honda CR-V

Midsize Station Wagons with 40 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Ford Explorer

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 24 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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