2017 Honda HR-V vs. 2018 Honda HR-V
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 Honda HR-V and 2018 Honda HR-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 2017 Honda HR-V and the 2018 Honda HR-V.
When comparing the 2017 Honda HR-V's and the 2018 Honda HR-V's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Honda HR-V has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2017 Honda HR-V and 2018 Honda HR-V have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2017 Honda HR-V's and the 2018 Honda HR-V's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Honda HR-V is a better car than the 2018 Honda HR-V.
Pricing: A used 2017 Honda HR-V ranges from $11,000 to $19,998 while a used 2018 Honda HR-V is priced between $12,495 to $20,994.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2017 Honda HR-V and the 2018 Honda HR-V both lose 33.9 percent of their value.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2017 Honda HR-V and the 2018 Honda HR-V makes 141 horsepower. Both the HR-V and the HR-V are rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Honda HR-V has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
19465
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
20471
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
17995 - 26100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
19670
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
20788
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
18290 - 26600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
15776
Price Range:
11000 - 19998
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
13164
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
10877 - 15776
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
16860
Price Range:
12495 - 20994
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
14903
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
12243 - 17541
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
222
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
82186
# Good or Great Deals:
71
Honda HR-V Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda HR-V Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Honda HR-V
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
3.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.1 - 5.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Honda HR-V
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
4.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
3.1 - 6.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.9090325960786854
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.1 - 3.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.651150976002689
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.2 - 7.7
Honda HR-V Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 21Ranking
7 out of / 21Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
10 out of / 14Ranking
11 out of / 21Ranking
12 out of / 56Ranking
12 out of / 21Ranking
13 out of / 21Ranking
14 out of / 21Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
39 out of / 67Ranking
46 out of / 67Ranking
48 out of / 67Ranking
49 out of / 67Ranking
55 out of / 67Ranking
58 out of / 67Honda HR-V Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 21Ranking
7 out of / 21Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
10 out of / 14Ranking
11 out of / 21Ranking
12 out of / 56Ranking
12 out of / 21Ranking
13 out of / 21Ranking
14 out of / 21Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
39 out of / 67Ranking
46 out of / 67Ranking
48 out of / 67Ranking
49 out of / 67Ranking
55 out of / 67Ranking
58 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2017 Honda HR-V Trim Levels
EX, EX-L w/Navi, LX
2018 Honda HR-V Trim Levels
EX, EX-L w/Navi, LX
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
141 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
127 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
141 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
127 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 33 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 436 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 33 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 436 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
24.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
58.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
124.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
24.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
58.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
124.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2888 lbs
Width:
69.8 inches
Height:
63.2 inches
Length:
169.1 inches
Wheelbase:
102.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2888 lbs
Width:
69.8 inches
Height:
63.2 inches
Length:
169.1 inches
Wheelbase:
102.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Green
Misty Green Pearl
White
White Orchid Pearl
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Green
Not available
White
White Orchid Pearl
Red
Milano Red
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
