2026 Honda HR-V
EX-L AWD
What the EX-L adds over the LX
| Spec | LX | EX-L |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3159 lbs | 3336 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3159 lbs | 3336 lbs |
| Front headroom | 39.4 in | 38.4 in |
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 28 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 32 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Tire size | 215/60R17 96H | 225/55R18 98H |
| Total interior volume | 98.7 cu-ft | 97.3 cu-ft |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 180-Watt Audio System with 8 Speakers, Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror, Black Lug Nuts, Blind Spot Information System (BSI), Driver's Seat with 8-Way Power Adjustment, Dual-Zone Climate Control, Heated Front Seats, Heated Side Mirrors, Illuminated Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger), Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start, LED Side Mirror Turn Indicator, Leather-Trimmed Seats, Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Low-Speed Braking Control, One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature, Parking Sensors (4 Front & 4 Rear), Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Passenger's Window, Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM), Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 312.4 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 309.9 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 55.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 24.4 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 97.3 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | HondaLink |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7 in |
| Overall height | 63.4 in |
| Overall length | 179.8 in |
| Overall width | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.5 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1996 cc |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| Engine type (full description) | In-Line 4 Cylinder 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 158 hp |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 27 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 30 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 38.4 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.7 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 56.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.2 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 17.6 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link |
Tires
| Tire size | 225/55R18 98H |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 5.4 |
| Transmission type | cvt |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3336 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3336 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety36 std · 0 opt
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM)
- Advanced Front Airbags
- Advanced Side Airbags
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
- Driver Attention Monitor
- Rear Outboard Passenger's Side Airbags
- 3-Point Seat Belts At All Seating Positions
- Advanced Front Knee Airbags
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Auto High-Beam Headlights
- Blind Spot Information System (BSI)
- Brake Assist
- Child-Proof Rear Door Locks
- Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Enhanced Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
- Front and Outboard Rear 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System
- Hill Descent Control
- Hill Start Assist
- Low-Speed Braking Control
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All)
- Parking Sensors (4 Front & 4 Rear)
- Post-Collision Braking System
- Rear Seat Reminder (RSR)
- Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)
- Seat-Belt Reminder for All Seating Positions
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
- Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
- Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Infotainment11 std · 0 opt
- 180-Watt Audio System with 8 Speakers
- 9-inch Color Touchscreen
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
- Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
- HondaLink®
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
- USB-C 3.0A Charging Ports - Front Console (1 Port) and Center Console (1 Port)
- USB-C 3.0A Data Port - Front Console (1 Port)
- Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility
- Wireless Phone Charger (Qi)
Convenience11 std · 0 opt
- Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start
- Push Button Start
- 12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo Area)
- Cruise Control
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold
- Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles
- One-Touch Turn Indicators
- Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver's Window
- Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Passenger's Window
- Security System with Remote Entry
- Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System
- Dual-Zone Climate Control
Seating5 std · 0 opt
- 60 / 40 Split-Folding 2nd-Row Seats
- Driver's Seat with 8-Way Power Adjustment
- Heated Front Seats
- 5-Person Seating Capacity
- Leather-Trimmed Seats
Interior14 std · 0 opt
- Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- 7-inch TFT meter
- Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC)
- EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.): 98.7 / 98.7 / 97.3
- Electrostatic Touch Rear Map Lights
- Front Map Lights
- Headroom (in.) (First row / Second row): 39.4 / 38 / 39.4 / 38 / 38.4 / 38
- Hiproom (in.) (First row / Second row): 54.0 / 47.4
- Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Legroom (in.) (First row / Second row): 41.9 / 37.7
- Shoulder Room (in.) (First row / Second row): 56.6 / 55.2
- Sliding Sunvisors
- Illuminated Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger)
Exterior28 std · 0 opt
- One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
- Acoustic Glass Windshield
- Approach / Departure Angles (deg.): 15.5 / 20.5 / 16.0 / 21.1 / 15.5 / 20.5
- Black Lug Nuts
- Capless Fuel Filler
- Curb Weight (lbs.) (2WD): 3,159 / 3,197 / 3,221
- Curb Weight (lbs.) (AWD): 3,276 / 3,311 / 3,336
- Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen) (2WD & AWD): 7.0 / 7.3 / 7.0
- Heated Side Mirrors
- Height (in.): 63.4 / 63.8 / 63.4
- LED Daytime Running Light (DRL)
- LED Front Turn Indicators
- LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off
- LED Rear Turn Indicators
- LED Side Mirror Turn Indicator
- LED Tail Lights
- Length (in.): 179.8
- Power Side Mirrors
- Smart Windshield Wiper System
- Tires: 215/60R17 96H / 225/55R18 98H
- Track (in.) (Front / Rear): 62.6 / 63.2
- Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) (2WD): 59 / 41
- Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) (AWD): 58 / 42
- Wheelbase (in.): 104.5
- Wheels: 17 in Pewter Gray Alloys / 18 in Gloss Black Alloys / 18 in Machine-Finished Alloys with Berlina Black Inserts
- Width (in.): 72.4
- Rear Privacy Glass
- Compact Spare Tire
Powertrain22 std · 1 opt
- Real-Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ optional
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Bore and Stroke (mm): 86 / 85.9
- CARB Emissions Rating: LEV4-SULEV30
- CVT Ratio Range: 2.526~0.408
- CVT Reverse: 2.706~1.552
- Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
- Displacement (cc): 1,996
- Dynamic Drive Modes: 3-Mode Econ / Normal / Snow
- EPA MPG Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (2WD): 26 / 32 / 28
- EPA MPG Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (AWD): 25 / 30 / 27
- Eco Assist™ System
- Final Drive: 5.436
- Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal): 14
- Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 158 @ 6,500
- In-Line 4 Cylinder
- Multi-Point Fuel Injection
- Recommended Fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Redline (rpm): 6,800
- Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 138 @ 4,200
- Tune-up Interval: 100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups
- Valvetrain: 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC®
Chassis10 std · 0 opt
- Agile Handling Assist
- Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS)
- MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension
- Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc / Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.): 12.3 / 12.2
- Stabilizer Bar (front): 27 mm x 4.5 mm tubular
- Stabilizer Bar (rear, 2WD/AWD): 17.2 mm solid / 13 mm solid
- Steering Ratio: 12.5:1 / 12.7:1 / 12.5:1
- Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 2.6 / 2.4 / 2.6
- Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft.): 35.1 / 37.1 / 35.1
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Cargo Volume (cu ft.) (Standard / Max): 24.4 / 55.1
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 HR-V. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the EX-L
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2026 Honda HR-V EX-L add over the LX?
Against the LX, 20 features become standard that the LX does not and 9 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.