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 |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Class | Midsize Station Wagons | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Automatic 10-spd |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement (L) | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| City MPG | 43 | 20 |
| Highway MPG | 36 | 29 |
| Combined MPG | 40 | 24 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $1700 | $2800 |
| CO₂ (g/mile) | 223.0 | 377.0 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Score | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| EPA GHG Score | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Overall Safety | 5/5 ★ | — |
| Frontal Crash | 4/5 | — |
| Side Crash | 5/5 | — |
| Rollover | 4/5 | — |
🚗 2026 Honda CR-V
Midsize Station Wagons with 40 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.
Full Honda CR-V Profile →🚗 2026 Ford Explorer
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 24 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.
Full Ford Explorer Profile →🔗 Related