2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid

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$19,345 - $23,355
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Unique exterior design

Dull rear visibility

The 2011 CR-Z is an all-new model

Wonderful fuel economy

Lacks rear seats even though it's a hatchback

Nimble handling and peppy acceleration

Missing upscale features

Specs & Features

$19,995

price

122 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

123 lb.-ft. @ 1000 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable-Speed Automatic

transmission

1.5L 4cyl FWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Cars like the 2011 Honda CR Z hybrid Hatchback might not be able to give you the direct benefits one might expect from its hybrid powertrain. However, its use must not be overlooked. The CR Z hybrid uses its 1.5L Inline 4 engine and a 0.6 kWh battery to produce 122 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque. This gives the CR Z hybrid a 0-60 of 9.8 seconds. The hybrid engine here is to support the gasoline engine to boost performance and offer slightly better fuel economy than what a single gasoline engine would be capable of. That said, the 2011 CR Z hybrid achieves a combined fuel economy of 34 MPG. As part of the compact hatchback, the CR Z hybrid lacks any hybrid rivals, but you can consider the Toyota Prius Hybrid Hatchback and the Kia Optima Hybrid Sedan. It offers 3 trims, starting off at MSRP $19,345. 

Buying Advice

We recommend the EX trim level that features additional standard features such as xenon headlights, foglights, heated side mirrors, metallic interior trim, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth, and a seven-speaker premium audio system. This is quite reasonable and is available at an MSRP of $20,905. 

Trims

    Base
    $19,345 onwards
    • Automatic climate control
    • Automatic headlights
    • Cruise control
    EX
    $20,905 onwards
    • Fog lamps
    • Navigation system
    • Premium 7 speaker premium audio system
    • Xenon headlights

Compare to similar cars

Price

$19,345- $23,355

Engine

hybrid

Rating

6.82

Horsepower

122 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

128 lb.-ft. @ 1000 rpm

Capacity

2

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$22,120- $28,790

hybrid

8.07

134 hp @ 5200 rpm

105 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$40,280

plug-in-hybrid

7.79

149 hp

273 lb.-ft.

4

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2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.5 sec16.4 sec120 mph
    8.9 sec16.7 sec85 mph
    9.7 sec17.3 sec-

    2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      31 mpg37 mpg34 mpg10.6 gal.328.6/392.2 mi.
      51 mpg48 mpg50 mpg11.9 gal.606.9/571.2 mi.
      35 mpg40 mpg37 mpg9.3 gal.325.50/372 mi.

      2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        160.6 in.68.5 in.54.9 in.5.6 in.95.9 in.
        177.1 in.70.4 in.56.6 in.5 in.105.7 in.
        175.6 in.68.7 in.58.7 in.5.5 in.106.3 in.

        2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          25.1 cu.ft.49.1 cu.ft.25.1 cu.ft.
          10.6 cu.ft.90 cu.ft.71.5 cu.ft.
          21.6 cu.ft.93.7 cu.ft.39.6 cu.ft.

          2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            73 cu.ft.25.1 cu.ft.25.1 cu.ft.
            39.6 cu.ft.21.6 cu.ft.39.6 cu.ft.
            71.5 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.71.5 cu.ft.

            2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -2637 lbs.
              825 lbs.3042 lbs.
              802 lbs.3781 lbs.

              2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid Hatchback Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              3

              Recalls

              1

              Investigations

              36

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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