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2015 Honda CR-V vs. 2016 Honda CR-V

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Honda CR-V and 2016 Honda CR-V contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2015 Honda CR-V and the 2016 Honda CR-V.

In comparing the 2015 Honda CR-V's and the 2016 Honda CR-V's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Honda CR-V has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2016 Honda CR-V has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The 2015 Honda CR-V and 2016 Honda CR-V have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Honda CR-V's and the 2016 Honda CR-V's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2015 Honda CR-V ranges from $11,898 to $20,997 while a used 2016 Honda CR-V is priced between $13,325 to $22,942.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 Honda CR-V and the 2016 Honda CR-V both lose 31.1 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda CR-V is 8.9 out of 10. Honda CR-V is ranked 1 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 19 Best Small SUVs, the Honda CR-V is ranked 1 and the Honda CR-V is ranked 1 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Honda CR-V is 9.0 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2015 Honda CR-V and the 2016 Honda CR-V makes 185 horsepower. Both the CR-V and the CR-V are rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 520 and 505 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/compact SUVs, the 2015 Honda CR-V has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The 2016 Honda CR-V has the advantage in the areas of cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Honda CR-V has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$23,445

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$23,173

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$20,150 - $26,255

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$23,845

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$23,470

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$21,795 - $24,995

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$16,566

Price Range:

$11,898 - $20,997

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$13,241

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$10,060 - $17,781

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

870

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

106,338

# Good or Great Deals:

316

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$18,061

Price Range:

$13,325 - $22,942

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$14,645

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$12,498 - $18,284

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1,117

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

97,035

# Good or Great Deals:

394

Honda CR-V Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.9 / 10

Reliability:

9.0 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Honda CR-V Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.9 / 10

Reliability:

9.0 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Honda CR-V

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

4.4

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

1.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

0.8 - 4.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

57%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Honda CR-V

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

5.4

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

2.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

1.8 - 5.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

57%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

7.8

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

3.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

0.9 - 10

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

8.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

4.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.4 - 8.5

Honda CR-V Rankings

Best Crossover SUVs

1 / 67

Best Small SUVs

1 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

1 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

1 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs Under $35k

1 / 10

Best Small SUVs Under $35k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $30k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $35k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $40k

1 / 2

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 19

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $25k

2 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

2 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $35k

2 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

2 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

3 / 30

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

3 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

4 / 19

Best Family Small SUVs

4 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

5 / 7

Best Small SUVs for Teens

5 / 6

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

7 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

8 / 67

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

8 / 19

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

9 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

9 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

9 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

12 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

12 / 19

Best Family Crossover SUVs

14 / 67

Most Affordable Small SUVs

17 / 19

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

20 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

28 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

29 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

29 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

30 / 59

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

36 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

42 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

43 / 67

Honda CR-V Rankings

Best Crossover SUVs

1 / 67

Best Small SUVs

1 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

1 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

1 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs Under $35k

1 / 10

Best Small SUVs Under $35k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $30k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $35k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $40k

1 / 2

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 19

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $25k

2 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

2 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $35k

2 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

2 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

3 / 30

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

3 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

4 / 19

Best Family Small SUVs

4 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

5 / 7

Best Small SUVs for Teens

5 / 6

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

7 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

8 / 67

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

8 / 19

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

9 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

9 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

9 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

12 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

12 / 19

Best Family Crossover SUVs

14 / 67

Most Affordable Small SUVs

17 / 19

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

20 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

28 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

29 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

29 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

30 / 59

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

36 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

42 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

43 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2015 Honda CR-V Trim Levels

EX, EX-L, EX-L w/Navi, LX, Touring

2016 Honda CR-V Trim Levels

EX, EX-L, EX-L w/Navi, LX, SE, Touring

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

185 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

181 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.055 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

1500 lbs

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

185 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

181 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.055 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


27 / 34 / 29

Range (city/hwy):

413 / 520 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


26 / 33 / 29

Range (city/hwy):

398 / 505 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58.6 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.4 inches

Cargo Space:

35.2 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

139.3 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58.6 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.4 inches

Cargo Space:

37.2 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

70.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

141.3 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3358 lbs

Width:

71.6 inches

Height:

64.7 inches

Length:

179.4 inches

Wheelbase:

103.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.4 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3358 lbs

Width:

71.6 inches

Height:

64.7 inches

Length:

179.4 inches

Wheelbase:

103.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P215/70R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

215/70R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Pearl

Blue

Mountain Air Metallic / Obsidian Blue Pearl

Brown

Kona Coffee Metallic

Gray

Modern Steel Metallic / Urban Titanium Metallic

Red

Basque Red Pearl II / Copper Sunset Pearl

Silver

Alabaster Silver Metallic

White

White Diamond Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Pearl

Blue

Not available

Brown

Not available

Gray

Modern Steel Metallic

Red

Not available

Silver

Alabaster Silver Metallic

White

White Diamond Pearl

Interior Colors

Beige

Beige

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

Interior Colors

Beige

Beige

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

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