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Honda CRX fuel consumption

Of all Honda CRX modifications produced from 1992 to 1998 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 6% higher compared to advertised consumption. Starting from 1992 Honda CRX average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was similar to average, at 1996 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became slightly above industry average. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline cars
All carmakersHonda CRX
1992+5%+6%
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1993+5%+6%
1994+6%+6%
1995+5%+6%
1996+4%+6%
1997+3%+6%
1998+3%+6%
1992 - 1998

Honda CRX 1992 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines30.4 MPG
7.7 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines28.8 MPG
8.2 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+6%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Honda CRX 1992 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.6 liters per 100 km or 8% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Honda CRX with automatic transmission consumes around 0.9 litres per 100 km or 12% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Honda CRX advertised fuel economy is among the best, beating more than 80% of other cars, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is significantly above average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.6 petrol engine and manual transmission (Honda CRX 1992 1.6 ESi 125 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Honda CRX with 1.6 petrol engine and manual transmission (Honda CRX 1992 1.6 VTi 160 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.6 liter petrol engine
Honda CRX 1992 1.6 ESi 125 HP manual 31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km
30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km+1%
Honda CRX 1992 1.6 ESi 125 HP automatic 29.0 MPG
8.1 l/100km
27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km+5%
Honda CRX 1992 1.6 VTi 160 HP manual 30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km
28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km+11%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.