--- title: "2012-2016 Honda CR-V Specs: Weight, Fuel Tank, MPG" description: "The 2012-2016 Honda CR-V tows up to 1,500 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 15.3 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2012-2016 Honda CR-V, by engine and drivetrain." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/specs" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2012-2016 Honda CR-V Specifications The 2012-2016 Honda CR-V tows up to 1,500 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 15.3 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2012-2016 Honda CR-V, by engine and drivetrain. **Quick answer**: The 2012-2016 Honda CR-V tows up to 1,500 lbs when properly equipped, and weighs about 3,358 lbs at the curb. Engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration all move the real number down; the door-jamb placard for your exact build governs. ## 2012-2016 Honda CR-V key specs | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Towing capacity (max) | 1,500 lbs | | Fuel tank | 15.3 gallons | | Fuel economy | 23 city / 30 hwy (2012-2014 2WD; 22/29 AWD); 26/32 (2015-2016 CVT 2WD; 25/31 AWD) | | Curb weight | 3,358 lbs | | Key fob battery | CR1620 (remote-head key, 2012-2014); CR2032 (smart key on 2015-2016 EX and above). Check the old battery | ## 2012-2016 Honda CR-V engines | Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.4L 4-cylinder (K24Z7, port injection), 2012-2014 | All 2012-2014 trims (LX, EX, EX-L); 5-speed automatic | 185 hp | Regular 87 octane | | 2.4L 4-cylinder (K24W9 'Earth Dreams', direct injection), 2015-2016 | All 2015-2016 trims (LX, SE, EX, EX-L, Touring); CVT | 185 hp | Regular 87 octane | ## Which Honda CR-V model years does this cover? These specs specifications apply to every Honda CR-V built from 2012 through 2016, the 4th generation (RM), compact crossover suv (fwd or real time awd). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2012 CR-V](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012) - [2013 CR-V](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2013) - [2014 CR-V](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2014) - [2015 CR-V](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2015) - [2016 CR-V](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2016) ## What changed during the 2012-2016 Honda CR-V | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Generation launch: K24Z7 2.4L, 5-speed automatic, FWD or Real Time AWD | | 2013 | Carries over unchanged from the 2012 redesign | | 2014 | Carries over unchanged; base price rises about $150 across the lineup | | 2015 | Major refresh: direct-injected Earth Dreams 2.4L (K24W9) + CVT, new Touring trim with 18-in wheels, Honda Sensing introduced on Touring | | 2016 | SE trim added; final year of the generation | ## 2012-2016 Honda CR-V specs: common questions ### How much can a 2012-2016 Honda CR-V tow? Up to 1,500 lbs when properly equipped. That is a maximum for the best-configured version, engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration, and towing package all move the real number down, and the door-jamb placard plus the towing guide for your exact build is what governs. ### How big is the fuel tank on a 2012-2016 Honda CR-V? 15.3 gallons. ### What does a 2012-2016 Honda CR-V weigh? About 3,358 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo. ### What gas mileage does a 2012-2016 Honda CR-V get? 23 city / 30 hwy (2012-2014 2WD; 22/29 AWD); 26/32 (2015-2016 CVT 2WD; 25/31 AWD) on the EPA cycle. ## Sources - [AMSOIL lookup, 2016 CR-V 2.4L K24W9 oil capacity 4.6 qt](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2016/honda/cr-v/2-4l-4-cyl-engine-code-k24w9-8/) - [College Hills Honda, 17220-R5A-A00 air filter (2012-2014 CR-V)](https://www.collegehillshonda.com/product/17220-R5A-A00.html) - [College Hills Honda, 17220-5LA-A00 air filter (2015-2016 CR-V)](https://www.collegehillshonda.com/product/17220-5LA-A00.html) - [HondaPartsNow. 80292-SDA-407 cabin filter fits 2007-2016 CR-V](https://www.hondapartsnow.com/oem-honda-cr_v-cabin_air_filter.html) - [TireSize.com, 2016 Honda CR-V OE fitments by trim](https://tiresize.com/tires/Honda/CR-V/2016/) - [AutoZone, Honda CR-V Group 51R battery application](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/honda/crv/b/group-size/51r) - [EricTheCarGuy, Honda 2.4L VTC actuator noise (TSB fix)](https://www.ericthecarguy.com/honda-2-4-l-vtc-actuator-noise/) - [CR-V Owners Club, 2015 CR-V vibration at idle, TSB 15-046](https://www.crvownersclub.com/threads/2015-honda-cr-v-vibration-at-idle.63138/) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2014 / 2016 CR-V EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2014_Honda_CR-V.shtml) ## Other Honda CR-V generations - [2023-2025 Honda CR-V specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2023-2025/specs) - [2017-2022 Honda CR-V specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/specs) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/specs). ## More for the 2012-2016 Honda CR-V - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/key-fob-battery) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.