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Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Honda CR-V: fuel cost
Same job, different fuel. Five years of EPA fuel-cost data, head to head. Updated October 2026.
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5
2025 Honda CR-VSide by side
| 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2025 Honda CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Battery electric | Gasoline |
| EPA economy | 318 mi EPA range | 28 mpg combined |
| EPA fuel cost / year | $650 | $2,400 |
| 5-year fuel cost | $3,250 | $12,000 |
| 5-year fuel savings (EV) | $8,750 | |
What the numbers say
- The Ioniq 5 costs $8,750 less in fuel over five years ($3,250 vs $12,000).
- The CR-V is one of the most efficient gas crossovers at 28 mpg — and still costs nearly 4x more to fuel.
- At $35,250 starting MSRP, the Ioniq 5 starts within a few thousand of the CR-V before fuel savings.
Our take
Over five years the Hyundai Ioniq 5 saves $8,750 in fuel versus the 2025 Honda CR-V ($3,250 vs $12,000). That's $1,750 a year, every year, before a single oil change. The bigger your mileage, the bigger the gap — at 20,000 miles a year, scale these figures by a third.
Fuel costs only — EPA annual estimates at 15,000 miles/year. Purchase price, insurance, and maintenance aren’t in this comparison.
Questions, answered
How much cheaper is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 to fuel than the Honda CR-V?
$8,750 over five years at EPA estimates: $3,250 vs $12,000.
What does the Hyundai Ioniq 5 cost per year in fuel?
$650 a year at the EPA’s 15,000-miles-per-year estimate — about $54/month in electricity.
Does the fuel saving cover the price difference?
That depends on the gas car’s transaction price, which we don’t track — this page compares fuel only. But $8,750 in fuel savings plus no oil changes is the core of the EV value case.
Fuel figures: U.S. EPA via fueleconomy.gov (annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles/year; 5-year = 5× annual). EV price is verified starting MSRP before destination. Gas trim shown is the EPA test trim stated.