2016 Honda CR-V 2.4L Specs
4th gen · Updated Oct 2026
- Horsepower
- 185 hp
- 181 lb-ft
- Curb weight
- 3,358 lb
- Max towing
- 1,500 lb
- properly equipped
- Oil capacity
- 4.6 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- SAE 0W-20
- Tire size
- 215/70R16
- MPG combined
- 29 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2016 Honda CR-V 2.4L makes 185 hp at 6,400 rpm and 181 lb-ft of torque at 3,900 rpm. Its curb weight is 3,358 lb.
The 2016 Honda CR-V 2.4L can tow up to 1,500 lb when properly equipped.
| Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 181 lb-ft @ 3,900 rpm |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD or AWD |
| Curb weight | 3,358 lb |
| Max towing | 1,500 lb |
| Length | 179.4 in |
| Width | 71.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in |
Engine #engine
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | I4 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Compression ratio | 11.1:1 |
| Bore × stroke | 87.0 x 99.1 mm |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2016 Honda CR-V 2.4L takes 4.6 quarts of SAE 0W-20 oil with a filter change.
| Engine oil (with filter) | 4.6 qt |
|---|---|
| Oil type | SAE 0W-20 |
| Continuously variable transmission fluid | 3.9 qt (FWD), 4.5 qt (AWD) Honda HCF-2 |
| Rear differential (AWD) | 1.32 qt Honda Dual Pump Fluid II |
| Engine coolant | 1.66 gal |
| Fuel tank | 15.3 gal |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3 |
Wheels & tires #tire-size
The 2016 Honda CR-V 2.4L comes with 215/70R16 tires, inflated to 32 psi.
| Tire size | 215/70R16 |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 16 x 6.5 in steel (LX; SE, EX and EX-L 225/65R17, Touring P225/60R18) |
| Tire pressure | 32 psi |
| Lug nut torque | 80 lb-ft |
Fuel economy #mpg
| City | Highway | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | 26 | 32 | 29 |
| AWD | 25 | 31 | 27 |
Maintenance schedule #maintenance
Honda prints no fixed service schedule for this engine. The Maintenance Minder works out engine oil life from how the car is driven and shows codes (A or B plus sub-items 1–6) on the dash when service is due; the owner's manual lists what each code covers.
| Engine oil, if no Maintenance Minder message | 12 mo |
|---|---|
| Brake fluid | 36 mo |
3 recalls for the 2016 Honda CR-V →
FAQ
How much oil does a 2016 CR-V take?
The 2.4L four-cylinder takes 4.6 quarts of SAE 0W-20 with a filter change (4.4 quarts without).
How much horsepower does the 2016 CR-V have?
185 hp at 6,400 rpm and 181 lb-ft at 3,900 rpm.
What MPG does the 2016 CR-V get?
The EPA rates it at 26 city / 32 highway / 29 combined mpg with front-wheel drive and 25 / 31 / 27 mpg with AWD.
Sources: 2016 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual, 2016 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features (Honda News), 2015 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual (for the 2015 comparison), 2015 Honda CR-V Specifications and Features (Honda News, for the 2015 comparison), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.