2018 Honda CR-V 1.5L Turbo Specs
5th gen · Updated Oct 2026
- Horsepower
- 190 hp
- 179 lb-ft
- Curb weight
- 3,358 lb
- Max towing
- 1,500 lb
- properly equipped
- Oil capacity
- 3.7 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- SAE 0W-20
- Tire size
- 235/60R18
- MPG combined
- 30 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2018 Honda CR-V 1.5L Turbo makes 190 hp at 5,600 rpm and 179 lb-ft of torque. Its curb weight is 3,358 lb.
The 2018 Honda CR-V 1.5L Turbo can tow up to 1,500 lb when properly equipped.
| Horsepower | 190 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 179 lb-ft |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD or AWD |
| Curb weight | 3,358 lb |
| Max towing | 1,500 lb |
| Length | 180.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in |
Engine #engine
| Engine | 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Cylinders | I4 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Compression ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Bore × stroke | 73.0 x 89.5 mm |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2018 Honda CR-V 1.5L Turbo takes 3.7 quarts of SAE 0W-20 oil with a filter change.
| Engine oil (with filter) | 3.7 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 DPSF-II |
| Engine coolant | 1.64 gal |
| Fuel tank | 14.0 gal |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3 |
Wheels & tires #tire-size
The 2018 Honda CR-V 1.5L Turbo comes with 235/60R18 tires, inflated to 33 psi front and 30 psi rear.
| Tire size | 235/60R18 |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 18 x 7.5 in (EX, EX-L, Touring) |
| Front tire pressure | 33 psi |
| Rear tire pressure | 30 psi |
| Lug nut torque | 80 lb-ft |
Fuel economy #mpg
| City | Highway | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | 28 | 34 | 30 |
| AWD | 27 | 33 | 29 |
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 1–7) 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, if no Maintenance Minder message | 36 mo |
5 recalls for the 2018 Honda CR-V →
FAQ
How much oil does a 2018 CR-V 1.5T take?
The 1.5L turbo takes 3.7 quarts of SAE 0W-20 with a filter change.
What MPG does the 2018 CR-V 1.5T get?
The EPA rates it at 28 city / 34 highway / 30 combined mpg with front-wheel drive and 29 mpg combined with AWD.
Sources: 2018 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual, 2018 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features (Honda News), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.