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2021 Honda HR-V — specs, fuel economy and owner manual

The 2021 Honda HR-V is a small station wagons sold in 1 engine configuration (1.8L I4) with a best EPA combined rating of 30 mpg and 28 mpg in its thirstiest configuration It was offered with 2 transmissions (Automatic (AV-S7), Automatic (variable gear ratios)) and AWD, FWD drive.

01Quick specifications

Engine1.8L I4
TransmissionsAutomatic (AV-S7), Automatic (variable gear ratios)
DrivetrainAWD, FWD
Fuel typeRegular Gasoline
EPA combined (best)30 mpg
EPA combined (worst)28 mpg
Annual fuel cost (best)$2,250
Vehicle classSmall Station Wagons

02All 2021 Honda HR-V fuel economy configurations

4 configurations were certified by the EPA for the 2021 model year. Combined mpg is the figure the EPA uses for its window sticker.

EngineTransmissionDrive CityHighwayCombined Fuel cost/yrCO₂ g/miFuel
1.8L I4
Start-stop
Automatic (AV-S7)AWD263128$2,400315Regular Gasoline
1.8L I4
Start-stop
Automatic (variable gear ratios)AWD273129$2,300311Regular Gasoline
1.8L I4
Start-stop
Automatic (variable gear ratios)FWD283430$2,250292Regular Gasoline
1.8L I4
Start-stop
Automatic (AV-S7)FWD283430$2,250292Regular Gasoline

Source: U.S. Department of Energy fuel economy certification data (vehicles.csv), retrieved 2026-10-27.

03Fluid capacities

Official Honda fluid capacities for the 2021 Honda HR-V have not yet been verified against service documentation. Rather than publish an unverified number, this table is empty on purpose.

04Torque specifications

Same rule applies: no verified source, no number. Torque values are being added model by model from official service information.

Owner's manual

The official 2021 Honda HR-V owner's manual is published by Honda. We do not host or mirror manual files — copyright stays with the manufacturer, and a mirror is exactly what gets a site like this taken down.

Get the official manual

Search your exact model year and trim on the manufacturer's owner site, or request a copy from any authorized dealer using your VIN.

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If you need torque specifications and wiring diagrams, those live in the paid service information system rather than the free owner's manual. We are adding verified torque values model by model.

Common questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2021 Honda HR-V?

The most efficient 2021 HR-V configuration the EPA certified is rated 30 mpg combined; the least efficient is 28 mpg combined.

How many engine options did the 2021 Honda HR-V have?

The EPA certified 1 engine configuration for the 2021 model year: 1.8L I4.

What transmissions were available on the 2021 Honda HR-V?

Automatic (AV-S7), Automatic (variable gear ratios).

Is the 2021 Honda HR-V front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

It was offered in AWD, FWD configurations.

Where can I download the 2021 Honda HR-V owner's manual?

From Honda's official owner site (owners.honda.com) or from an authorized dealer. We link to the official source rather than hosting the file.

05More on the 2021 Honda HR-V

06Other HR-V model years

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07Related Honda models

What is still missing on this page

We have not yet verified fluid capacities (oil, coolant, transmission), torque specifications, maintenance intervals for the 2021 Honda HR-V against official Honda service documentation. Rather than guess, those fields are left empty. A wrong torque value can destroy an engine, so we only publish figures we can trace.

06Sourcing

Engines, transmissions, drivetrain and fuel economy on this page come from U.S. Department of Energy EPA certification data for the 2021 model year. Model year existence is confirmed against NHTSA vehicle registration data. Retrieved 2026-10-27. Fields with no official source are left empty.