Honda HR-V gas mileage in Tulsa: fuel economy by trim and drive

Honda rates the HR-V’s fuel economy by drive type, with separate city, highway and combined mpg for front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, and the figures come from Honda’s published EPA ratings for the 2026 HR-V. South Pointe Honda in Tulsa sells the HR-V and can show you which trim and drive fit your commute.

The drive type matters more than the trim for mileage, because Honda’s EPA figures split by drive, not by trim. Front-wheel drive returns the better numbers, and all-wheel drive costs a little more to run.

Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Tulsa. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.

How many mpg does the Honda HR-V get in Tulsa?

The 2026 Honda HR-V carries EPA ratings in city, highway and combined mpg, one set for front-wheel drive and one set for all-wheel drive.

Combined is the figure to compare, because the EPA builds it from the other two. The combined number weights city driving at 55% and highway driving at 45% (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2026). A Tulsa buyer comparing two HR-Vs should set the combined figures side by side first.

Honda HR-V mpg by trim and drive type for Tulsa buyers

Honda publishes one EPA rating for each drive type, and the trims sold with that drive are listed with their starting prices.

The cheapest way into the HR-V is the LX with front-wheel drive at $26,500, and that drive type carries the higher mpg in every cycle. Each trim with all-wheel drive costs more than its front-wheel twin, and the table shows the gap for each step up.

How many mpg does all-wheel drive cost on the HR-V?

All-wheel drive costs 1 mpg in city driving, 2 mpg on the highway and 1 mpg combined.

The price gap is the same at every trim. The LX with all-wheel drive starts $1,500 above the LX with front-wheel drive, and the Sport and EX-L follow the same pattern at $1,500 each. A buyer who wants the extra traction pays that $1,500 once, then gives up a small amount of mileage on every tank for the life of the vehicle.

How far can a Honda HR-V go on one tank around Tulsa?

Every gallon of gas takes a front-wheel drive HR-V 26 miles in city driving and 32 miles on the highway. All-wheel drive covers 25 miles and 30 miles on a gallon. A buyer who knows the tank size can multiply it by these figures to get the range on one full tank.

A Tulsa commute made mostly of stop-and-go city streets leans toward the city figure, and a longer run on the highway leans toward the highway figure. Front-wheel drive covers more miles on either kind of driving, so the gap is widest for buyers who spend most of their miles in town.

How much does gas cost to drive a Honda HR-V in Tulsa?

The EPA’s fuel cost estimate for the 2026 HR-V is $2,250 a year with front-wheel drive and $2,300 a year with all-wheel drive, a $50 difference. That gap is small next to the $1,500 price difference between the two drive types at each trim.

A buyer who drives more than the EPA’s estimate assumes will see a larger fuel bill on either drive type, and the mpg figures above show how much of that bill each drive type adds.

Why does HR-V gas mileage in Tulsa differ from the EPA rating?

EPA ratings come from defined test cycles run on a dynamometer, a machine that turns the wheels while the car stays in place, so each figure is a lab result for a representative vehicle. Automakers test over 5 defined cycles, and EPA independently confirms roughly 15% of results at its NVFEL facility (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2026). Your own drive will land somewhere else on the scale.

Tulsa traffic is part of that difference. The Texas A&M Transportation Institute counts 24,408,000 annual person-hours of delay in the Tulsa urban area in 2024, which ranks the city 59th among US urban areas. Time spent idling in traffic does not match the test cycle, so a Tulsa commuter should expect a fuel figure closer to the stop-and-go side of the range.

Why buy an HR-V at South Pointe Honda on South Memorial Drive?

South Pointe Honda sells the HR-V new at 9124 S Memorial Dr, Tulsa, OK 74133. A buyer can apply for financing online, buy online with delivery through Acceleride, or finish the purchase in the store.

Our express service lanes need no appointment and cover oil and filter changes, fluid checks, multi-point inspections, battery testing and replacement, bulbs, and engine and cabin filters. In a July 2026 Google review, Gina J. wrote about one visit:

“My Service Coordinator was Deena and she was fabulous! She was efficient and extremely sweet and made the whole experience easy. Although I didn’t have time to do the additional suggested service, I know it is due, and will return to South Pointe to do it.”

That is one customer’s visit, and it shows how a service coordinator can keep an HR-V owner’s appointments moving.

Frequently Asked Questions

What engine and transmission does the Honda HR-V use?

The HR-V uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 158 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 138 lb-ft of torque at 4,200 rpm, on every trim in Honda’s 2026 specifications. The EPA record lists an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios on both front-wheel and all-wheel drive.

How does the HR-V’s gas mileage compare with the CR-V’s?

The front-wheel-drive HR-V is rated 28 combined and the gasoline front-wheel-drive CR-V is rated 30 combined, a gap of 2 mpg. The CR-V hybrid is rated 40 combined with front-wheel drive and 37 with all-wheel drive.

How South Pointe Honda lets you buy an HR-V online or in store

A Tulsa buyer who has picked a trim and drive type can finish the purchase at 9124 S Memorial Dr or online. South Pointe Honda sells new Honda, including the HR-V, and a buyer can apply for financing online, buy online with delivery, or use the “Value Your Trade” link to the Acceleride sell-your-car tool.

As of October 2026, our Google record stands at 4.6 stars across 6,344 reviews, and 82 in 100 of them are five-star. In a July 2026 Google review, Martin wrote: “Great service. Didn’t try to upsell me and answered all my questions.”

South Pointe Honda is part of Group 1 Automotive and sits on South Memorial Drive in south Tulsa. Start with the trim and drive type that fits your commute, then bring those figures to 9124 S Memorial Dr.

South Pointe Honda is the Tulsa Honda store where a buyer can match a drive type to a trim and buy it online or in person. Start with the trim you want at 9124 S Memorial Dr, or from the website.

South Pointe Honda answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Tulsa showroom, or call (918) 496-7833.

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