Sport AWD
What the Sport adds over the LX
| Spec | LX | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3159 lbs | 3311 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3159 lbs | 3311 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7 in | 7.3 in |
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 28 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 32 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Overall height | 63.4 in | 63.8 in |
| Tire size | 215/60R17 96H | 225/55R18 98H |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 17.6 ft | 18.6 ft |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 180-Watt Audio System with 6 Speakers, Black Lug Nuts, Blind Spot Information System (BSI), Chrome Exhaust Finisher, Gloss Black Mirror Covers, Gloss Black Roofline Spoiler, Heated Front Seats, Heated Side Mirrors, Illuminated Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger), Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start, LED Side Mirror Turn Indicator, Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Passenger's Window, Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM), Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®, Sport Grille
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 | 98.7 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | HondaLink |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in |
| Overall height | 63.8 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 | 39.4 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) | 18.6 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) | 3311 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3311 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety34 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
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All)
- 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 6 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®
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System
Seating4 std · 0 opt
- 60 / 40 Split-Folding 2nd-Row Seats
- Heated Front Seats
- Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment
- 5-Person Seating Capacity
Interior13 std · 0 opt
- 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)
Exterior31 std · 0 opt
- 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
- Chrome Exhaust Finisher
- Curb Weight (lbs.) (2WD): 3,159 / 3,197 / 3,221
- Curb Weight (lbs.) (AWD): 3,276 / 3,311 / 3,336
- Gloss Black Mirror Covers
- Gloss Black Roofline Spoiler
- 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
- Sport Grille
- 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 Sport
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2026 Honda HR-V Sport add over the LX?
Against the LX, 17 features become standard that the LX does not and 10 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.