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2027 Honda CR-V Gas vs. Hybrid: Which One Fits San Antonio Driving?


By the Gunn Honda Sales Team · Last updated: October 2, 2026 · Pricing and EPA figures from American Honda (September 9, 2026) · Local fuel price from AAA via Texas Public Radio (September 9, 2026)

For most San Antonio drivers, the 2027 Honda CR-V Hybrid is the better fit. It earns up to 40 combined MPG versus 30 MPG for the gas CR-V, and at San Antonio's September 2026 average of $3.79 per gallon, that difference is worth roughly $474 a year in fuel on a 2WD model driven 15,000 miles. The gas CR-V still makes sense if you want the lowest starting price ($31,520 MSRP), the most cargo space, or the higher 1,500-lb towing rating.

Below, the Gunn Honda team breaks down the 2027 CR-V lineup trim by trim, runs the fuel math at local gas prices, and matches each version to the way people actually drive here, from the I-10 and Loop 1604 commute to weekend runs out to the Hill Country.

2027 Honda CR-V Gas vs. Hybrid: Key Differences at a Glance


Every 2027 CR-V shares the same body, the same 106.3-inch wheelbase and the same standard Honda Sensing® safety suite. The real differences come down to powertrain, efficiency, cargo and towing:

  • Power: The 2027 CR-V gas models use a 190-hp 1.5-liter turbocharged engine; the 2027 CR-V Hybrid models make 204 total system horsepower from a 2.0-liter engine and two electric motors.
  • Fuel economy: The 2027 CR-V gas 2WD is EPA-rated at 30 MPG combined; the 2027 CR-V Hybrid 2WD is EPA-rated at 40 MPG combined.
  • City driving: The gas CR-V 2WD is rated at 28 MPG city; the CR-V Hybrid 2WD is rated at 43 MPG city, a 15-MPG advantage in stop-and-go traffic.
  • Starting price: The 2027 CR-V starts at $31,520 MSRP (LX 2WD); the 2027 CR-V Hybrid starts at $36,030 MSRP (Sport Hybrid 2WD).
  • Cargo space: Gas CR-V models offer 39.3 cubic feet behind the second row; hybrid models offer 36.3 cubic feet.
  • Towing: Gas CR-V models tow up to 1,500 pounds; hybrid models tow up to 1,000 pounds.
  • AWD: Real Time AWD is available on every gas trim; on the hybrid side it is available on Sport and Sport-L and standard on TrailSport and Sport Touring.

Source: American Honda, “2027 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features” (Aug. 25, 2026) and “2027 Honda CR-V Pricing and EPA Ratings” (Sept. 9, 2026).

2027 Honda CR-V Pricing and MPG by Trim


Honda released official 2027 CR-V pricing and EPA ratings on September 9, 2026. Here is the full lineup:

2027 Honda CR-V MSRP and EPA Fuel Economy by Trim

TrimDrivetrainPowertrainMSRP*EPA MPG (City / Hwy / Comb.)
LX2WD1.5L turbo$31,52028 / 33 / 30
LXAWD1.5L turbo$33,02027 / 31 / 29
EX2WD1.5L turbo$33,55028 / 33 / 30
EXAWD1.5L turbo$35,05027 / 31 / 29
EX-L2WD1.5L turbo$35,80028 / 33 / 30
EX-LAWD1.5L turbo$37,30027 / 31 / 29
Sport Hybrid2WD2.0L hybrid$36,03043 / 36 / 40
Sport HybridAWD2.0L hybrid$37,53040 / 34 / 37
Sport-L Hybrid2WD2.0L hybrid$39,12543 / 36 / 40
Sport-L HybridAWD2.0L hybrid$40,62540 / 34 / 37
TrailSport HybridAWD2.0L hybrid$39,20038 / 33 / 35
Sport Touring HybridAWD2.0L hybrid$42,95040 / 34 / 37

What It Costs to Fuel a CR-V in San Antonio


Gas prices have been a real factor this year. AAA reported the San Antonio average for regular unleaded at $3.79 per gallon on September 9, 2026, with the national average at $4.22, and AAA Texas estimated local drivers were paying about $14 more per fill-up of a mid-size vehicle than a year earlier. Using that local price, here is what a year of driving looks like:

2027 CR-V versionEPA Comb. MPGallons / YearEst. Annual Fuel Costvs. Gas Equivalent
Gas 2WD (LX, EX, EX-L)30500$1,885-
Hybrid 2WD (Sport, Sport-L)40375$1,421Save ~$474 / yr
Gas AWD (LX, EX, EX-L)29517$1,960-
Hybrid AWD (Sport, Sport-L, Sport

Touring)
37405$1,536Save ~$424 / yr
TrailSport Hybrid AWD35429$1,624Save ~$336 / yr


If most of your driving is stop-and-go, the gap gets wider. Using the city ratings alone (28 MPG gas vs. 43 MPG hybrid, 2WD), 15,000 miles costs about $2,030 in a gas CR-V and $1,322 in a CR-V Hybrid, a difference of roughly $708 a year at $3.79 per gallon.

The Price Gap Is Smaller Than You Might Think


A hybrid doesn't have to cost thousands more. The 2027 CR-V EX-L 2WD lists at $35,800 MSRP; the 2027 CR-V Sport Hybrid 2WD lists at $36,030 MSRP, a $230 difference. The same $230 gap holds on the AWD versions ($37,300 vs. $37,530). The two trims are equipped differently, so compare the features that matter to you, but on price alone they sit side by side.

Coming from the EX 2WD ($33,550), the Sport Hybrid 2WD is $2,480 more. At the combined-MPG savings above, that gap pays back in roughly five years of fuel; for drivers who mostly log city miles, it is closer to three and a half years.

Worth knowing:Kelley Blue Book reported the average transaction price for a compact SUV at $37,722 in August 2026, and $50,089 for new vehicles overall. Every 2027 CR-V Hybrid 2WD trim starts below the compact SUV average, before destination.

Why the CR-V Hybrid Works So Well in San Antonio


Commutes that stop and go


San Antonio workers average a 24.5-minute commute (U.S. Census Bureau), and much of that time is spent in the stop-and-go stretches of I-10, Loop 1604, Bandera Road and US-281. That is where a hybrid shines: the CR-V Hybrid's electric motors do much of the work at low speeds, which is why its city rating (43 MPG) is higher than its highway rating (36 MPG). If you commute to the Medical Center, downtown, La Cantera or Joint Base San Antonio, the hybrid's advantage builds every day.

No plug, and no Texas EV fee


The CR-V Hybrid charges itself as you drive, so there is nothing to plug in. It also isn't subject to the annual electric vehicle fee in Texas: the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles states that “the Electric Vehicle (EV) fee will not apply to hybrids.” You get much of the fuel savings of electrification with the same registration process as a gas car.

Made for Texas summers


NOAA confirmed summer 2026 as the hottest meteorological summer in 132 years of U.S. records, and San Antonio was still hitting 100°F in mid-September. Every 2027 CR-V comes with features that help in the heat: Rear Seat Reminder is standard on every trim, and EX trims and above add key-fob remote engine start, so you can get the climate control running before you climb in. A Qi wireless charging pad is also standard across the lineup.

Hill Country weekends


For drives out to Boerne, New Braunfels, Canyon Lake or the Guadalupe River, the 2027 CR-V TrailSport Hybrid comes standard with Real Time AWD, all-terrain tires and 8.2 inches of ground clearance (AWD), while still earning 35 MPG combined. It is the CR-V built for gravel ranch roads, river put-ins and caliche parking lots.

Which 2027 CR-V Is Right for You?


  • You commute daily across town: Sport Hybrid 2WD. The lowest-priced hybrid, with the best city fuel economy in the lineup (43 MPG).
  • You're a family in Alamo Ranch, Helotes or Stone Oak: Sport-L Hybrid. Hybrid efficiency with a more upscale interior and 41 inches of rear legroom for car seats and growing kids.
  • You head to the Hill Country most weekends: TrailSport Hybrid. Standard AWD and all-terrain tires.
  • You tow a small utility trailer or personal watercraft: a gas CR-V (LX, EX or EX-L), rated to tow up to 1,500 pounds versus 1,000 pounds for hybrids.
  • You want the most cargo room: a gas CR-V. 39.3 cubic feet behind the second row and 76.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.
  • You want the lowest entry price: the LX 2WD, starting at $31,520 MSRP with Honda Sensing®, a 9-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.
  • You want everything: Sport Touring Hybrid. Standard AWD, Google built-in and a 12-speaker Bose® premium audio system.

Always tow within the limits listed in your owner’s manual.

Shop the 2027 CR-V at Gunn Honda


Gunn Honda has been family-owned in San Antonio since 1995, and we make CR-V shopping simple. Our One Simple Price approach means a transparent price up front, our sales team is non-commissioned, and our 48-hour “No Questions Asked” return policy gives you time to be sure. Find us at 14610 W Interstate 10, San Antonio, TX 78249, near the Loop 1604 interchange, serving San Antonio, Boerne, New Braunfels and the surrounding area. Questions? Call sales at 210-941-4556, or explore the Honda CR-V in San Antonio and compare CR-V trims.

2027 Honda CR-V FAQs


Is the 2027 Honda CR-V Hybrid worth it in San Antonio?


For most drivers, yes. The CR-V Hybrid 2WD gets 40 MPG combined versus 30 MPG for the gas model, saving about $474 a year at San Antonio's September 2026 average of $3.79 per gallon over 15,000 miles. The savings are larger for city-heavy commutes.

How much does the 2027 Honda CR-V cost?


The 2027 CR-V starts at $31,520 MSRP for the LX 2WD. The CR-V Hybrid starts at $36,030 MSRP for the Sport Hybrid 2WD, and the top Sport Touring Hybrid starts at $42,950. All prices exclude the $1,550 destination charge, tax, title and license.

What MPG does the 2027 Honda CR-V get?


Gas 2WD models are EPA-rated at 28 city / 33 highway / 30 combined MPG. Hybrid 2WD models are rated at 43 city / 36 highway / 40 combined MPG. AWD hybrids are rated at 37 combined, and the TrailSport Hybrid at 35 combined.

How much can the 2027 Honda CR-V tow?


Gas CR-V models (LX, EX, EX-L) can tow up to 1,500 pounds. CR-V Hybrid models can tow up to 1,000 pounds.

Do I have to plug in the CR-V Hybrid?


No. The CR-V Hybrid is a self-charging hybrid. It recharges its battery while you drive and brake, and it fills up at any gas station.

Does Texas charge the $200 EV fee on the CR-V Hybrid?


No. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles states that the electric vehicle fee does not apply to hybrids, so the CR-V Hybrid registers like a standard gas vehicle.

Does the 2027 CR-V Hybrid come with AWD?


Yes. Real Time AWD is available on the Sport Hybrid and Sport-L Hybrid and comes standard on the TrailSport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid.

How much cargo space does the 2027 Honda CR-V have?


Gas models offer 39.3 cubic feet behind the second row and 76.5 cubic feet with the seats folded. Hybrid models offer 36.3 and 71.8 cubic feet.

What changed for the 2027 Honda CR-V?


The 2027 CR-V carries over its gas and hybrid powertrains and EPA ratings from 2026. MSRPs rose modestly, for example from $30,920 to $31,520 on the LX 2WD, and the destination charge went from $1,395 to $1,550.

Which 2027 CR-V is best for Hill Country driving?


The TrailSport Hybrid. It comes standard with AWD, all-terrain tires and 8.2 inches of ground clearance while earning 35 MPG combined.
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