Matchup
Tesla Model Y vs Honda CR-V
The 2026 Model Y Premium AWD against the 2026 CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid, through ten physics labs and every official rating we could find.
Last checked Oct 1, 2026. Every figure links to its source.
The short answer
- In the trims shown, the CR-V costs $7,630 less: $44,000 against $51,630 for the Model Y, destination included. PublishedTeslaPublishedHonda
- The Model Y stops from 70 mph in 174 ft, 8 ft shorter than the CR-V (182 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- NHTSA puts the Model Y’s single-vehicle rollover risk lower: 8.6% risk against 15.5% risk for the CR-V. TestedNHTSATestedNHTSA
- At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Model Y costs about $1,062 a year less to run: $753/yr against $1,815/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA
At a glance
| Model Y | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price, this trim | $51,630PublishedTesla | $44,000PublishedHonda |
| Powertrain | Permanent-magnet rear + induction front motor · Dual motor AWD | 2.0 L Atkinson four + generator + 181-hp traction motor (two-motor hybrid) · Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System (on-demand rear coupling) |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 3.9 sTestedCar and Driver | 7.1 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 174 ft (53.0 m)TestedCar and Driver | 182 ft (55.5 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| EPA combined | no data | 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| EPA efficiency | 123 MPGePublishedEPA | no data |
| EPA range | 327 mi (526 km)PublishedEPA | no data |
| Cargo behind the second row | 29.0 cu ft (821 L)TestedCar and Driver | 34.7 cu ft (983 L)PublishedHonda |
| Large suitcases, packed | 5Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 6Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Seats | 5PublishedEdmunds | 5PublishedHonda |
| Crash ratings | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS Top Safety Pick+ | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS crash tests G/P/G |
Acceleration
The Model Y gets to 60 mph 3.2 s sooner: 3.9 s against 7.1 s.
| Model Y | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 397 hp (296 kW)PublishedCar and Driver | 204 hp (152 kW)PublishedHonda |
| Torque | 389 lb-ft (527 Nm)PublishedCar and Driver | 247 lb-ft (335 Nm)PublishedHonda |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 3.9 sTestedCar and Driver | 7.1 sTestedCar and Driver |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 3.9 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 7.2 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Passing, 50–70 mph | 1.7 sTestedCar and Driver | 5.2 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Quarter mile | 12.3 sTestedCar and Driver | 15.8 sTestedCar and Driver |
Braking and stopping distance
The Model Y stops from 70 mph in 174 ft, 8 ft shorter than the CR-V (182 ft).
| Model Y | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 174 ft (53.0 m)TestedCar and Driver | 182 ft (55.5 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 360 ft (109.9 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 373 ft (113.6 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 277 ft (84.3 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 285 ft (86.8 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 167 ft (50.9 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 173 ft (52.7 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
Rollover
NHTSA puts the Model Y’s single-vehicle rollover risk lower: 8.6% risk against 15.5% risk for the CR-V.
| Model Y | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA rollover rating | 5★ · 8.6% riskTestedNHTSA | 4★ · 15.5% riskTestedNHTSA |
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 13 mph (21 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs | 12 mph (19 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.40Simulated, estimated inputs | 1.24Simulated, estimated inputs |
Efficiency and running costs
At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Model Y costs about $1,062 a year less to run: $753/yr against $1,815/yr.
| Model Y | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA combined | no data | 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| EPA efficiency | 123 MPGePublishedEPA | no data |
| EPA range | 327 mi (526 km)PublishedEPA | no data |
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $753/yrDerivedEPA | $1,815/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 29 kWh/100 mi (18.3 kWh/100 km)Simulated, estimated inputs | 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Drag coefficient | 0.22PublishedEVSpecs | 0.36DerivedEPA |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
The Model Y held 0.88 g on the skidpad against 0.81 g for the CR-V.
| Model Y | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Skidpad grip, tested | 0.88 gTestedCar and Driver | 0.81 gTestedCar and Driver |
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.88 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.81 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.26 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.25 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Turning circle | 39.7 ft (12.1 m)Estimate | 37.0 ft (11.3 m)PublishedHonda |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in (17 cm)PublishedEdmunds | 8.2 in (21 cm)PublishedHonda |
| Tires | Hankook iON evo AS SUV all-season · 255/45R19TestedCar and Driver | Michelin Primacy A/S 235/55R19 all-season · 235/55R19TestedCar and Driver |
Space, luggage and fit
The Model Y is rated to tow 2,500 lb more: 3,500 lb against 1,000 lb.
| Model Y | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5PublishedEdmunds | 5PublishedHonda |
| Large suitcases, packed | 5Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 6Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Carry-ons in the space left | 3Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Cargo behind the second row | 29.0 cu ft (821 L)TestedCar and Driver | 34.7 cu ft (983 L)PublishedHonda |
| Cargo, seats folded | 71.0 cu ft (2,010 L)TestedCar and Driver | 71.8 cu ft (2,033 L)PublishedHonda |
| Front trunk | 4.0 cu ft (113 L)TestedCar and Driver | no data |
| Towing | 3,500 lb (1,588 kg)PublishedEdmunds | 1,000 lb (454 kg)PublishedHonda |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | +1.7 in (4 cm)Simulatedfrom Edmunds | 0.0 in (0 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +3.9 in (10 cm)Simulatedfrom Edmunds | +2.3 in (6 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +6.8 in (17 cm)Simulatedfrom Edmunds | +5.3 in (13 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | +2.2 in (6 cm)Simulatedfrom Edmunds | +2.5 in (6 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +4.4 in (11 cm)Simulatedfrom Edmunds | +4.4 in (11 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | −0.4 in head · +0.1 in kneeSimulatedfrom Edmunds | −0.1 in head · +0.1 in kneeSimulatedfrom Honda |
| Front head room, published | 41.0 in (104 cm)PublishedEdmunds | 38.2 in (97 cm)PublishedHonda |
| Rear head room, published | 39.4 in (100 cm)PublishedEdmunds | 38.2 in (97 cm)PublishedHonda |
| Rear leg room, published | 40.5 in (103 cm)PublishedEdmunds | 41.0 in (104 cm)PublishedHonda |
Cabin noise
At 70 mph the Model Y is quieter inside: 66 dBA against 68 dBA for the CR-V, a noticeable difference.
| Model Y | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin sound at 70 mph | 66 dBATestedCar and Driver | 68 dBATestedCar and Driver |
Visibility
From the driver’s seat the Model Y’s hood hides the first 11 ft of road; the CR-V’s hides 20 ft.
| Model Y | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 11 ft (3.2 m)Simulated, estimated inputs | 20 ft (6.1 m)Simulated |
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 65%Simulated, estimated inputs | 38%Simulated |
Headlights and night stopping
On low beams, the fastest you can drive the Model Y and still stop inside the lit road is 70 mph; in the CR-V it’s 62 mph (dry road, 1.5-second reaction).
| Model Y | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| IIHS headlight rating | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| Low beams, straight road (right edge) | 332 ft (101.1 m)TestedIIHS | 281 ft (85.7 m)TestedIIHS |
| Fastest you can stop inside the low beams | 70 mph (113 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS | 62 mph (100 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS |
| High beams, straight road (right edge) | 442 ft (134.7 m)TestedIIHS | 481 ft (146.6 m)TestedIIHS |
Crash safety
In the IIHS moderate overlap front test the Model Y rates Good and the CR-V Poor.
| Model Y | CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5★TestedNHTSA | 5★TestedNHTSA |
| IIHS small overlap front | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS moderate overlap front (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS | PoorTestedIIHS |
| IIHS side (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS award | 2026 Top Safety Pick+PublishedIIHS | no data |
| Curb weight | 4,421 lb (2,005 kg)TestedCar and Driver | 3,890 lb (1,764 kg)TestedCar and Driver |
Where each one wins
Tesla Model Y
- The Model Y stops from 70 mph in 174 ft, 8 ft shorter than the CR-V (182 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- NHTSA puts the Model Y’s single-vehicle rollover risk lower: 8.6% risk against 15.5% risk for the CR-V. TestedNHTSATestedNHTSA
- At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Model Y costs about $1,062 a year less to run: $753/yr against $1,815/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA
- The Model Y gets to 60 mph 3.2 s sooner: 3.9 s against 7.1 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- The Model Y is rated to tow 2,500 lb more: 3,500 lb against 1,000 lb. PublishedEdmundsPublishedHonda
- In the IIHS moderate overlap front test the Model Y rates Good and the CR-V Poor. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
- From the driver’s seat the Model Y’s hood hides the first 11 ft of road; the CR-V’s hides 20 ft. Simulated, estimated inputsSimulated
- On low beams, the fastest you can drive the Model Y and still stop inside the lit road is 70 mph; in the CR-V it’s 62 mph (dry road, 1.5-second reaction). Simulatedfrom IIHSSimulatedfrom IIHS
- The Model Y makes 193 hp more: 397 hp against 204 hp. PublishedCar and DriverPublishedHonda
- Passing from 50 to 70 mph takes 1.7 s in the Model Y and 5.2 s in the CR-V. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- A 6-ft-4 driver has +1.7 in between head and headliner in the Model Y and 0.0 in in the CR-V. Simulatedfrom EdmundsSimulatedfrom Honda
- The Model Y held 0.88 g on the skidpad against 0.81 g for the CR-V. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- IIHS measured the Model Y’s low beams lighting the road 51 ft farther on a straightaway: 332 ft against 281 ft. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
- Drivers see 65% of the ground within 33 ft of the Model Y’s nose and 38% in the CR-V. Simulated, estimated inputsSimulated
- At 70 mph the Model Y is quieter inside: 66 dBA against 68 dBA for the CR-V, a noticeable difference. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- It takes a 13 mph sideways slide into a curb to roll the Model Y; the CR-V goes over at 12 mph. Simulated, estimated inputs
Honda CR-V
- In the trims shown, the CR-V costs $7,630 less: $44,000 against $51,630 for the Model Y, destination included. PublishedTeslaPublishedHonda
- The CR-V has 5.7 cu ft more cargo space behind its second row: 34.7 cu ft against 29.0 cu ft. TestedCar and DriverPublishedHonda
- The CR-V rides higher: 8.2 in of ground clearance against 6.6 in. PublishedEdmundsPublishedHonda
- The CR-V turns in a 2.7 ft tighter circle: 37.0 ft against 39.7 ft. EstimatePublishedHonda
- Our packing test fits 6 large suitcases in the CR-V and 5 in the Model Y. Simulatedfrom Car and DriverSimulatedfrom Honda
Other trims
- CR-V EX-L AWD
- CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid · on this page
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Sources
- Tesla: Model Y design studio: US prices, destination and order fee (2026-09)
- American Honda: 2026 CR-V trims and starting MSRP (excludes $1,450 destination) (2026-10)
- Car and Driver: 2026 Tesla Model Y review and instrumented tests (Premium RWD, Long Range AWD) (2026-09)
- Car and Driver: Comparison test: CR-V Hybrid, CX-50 Hybrid, Forester Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid (2026 CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid AWD) (2025-10)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Tesla Model Y SUV AWD (VehicleId 22140) (2026-09)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid SUV HEV AWD (VehicleId 20888) (2026-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Tesla Model Y ratings (2026-09)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Honda CR-V AWD (1.5 L turbo, id 49487) and CR-V Hybrid AWD (id 49488) ratings (2026-10)
- Honda News (American Honda): 2026 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features (2025-08)
- Edmunds: 2026 Tesla Model Y trims and specifications (Tesla data) (2026-07)
- EV Specifications: 2026 Tesla Model Y North America trim comparison (Tesla data) (2025-10)
- US EPA: Data on cars used for testing fuel economy, MY2026 (CR-V coastdown target coefficients) (2026-01)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (2025-08)
- IIHS: 2026 Tesla Model Y ratings (applies to 2026–27 models) (2026-09)
- IIHS: 2026 Honda CR-V ratings (crash tests apply to 2023–27 models) (2026-10)
- IIHS: Two additional models garner Top Safety Pick+ awards (Sep 3, 2026) (2026-09)
Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.