2015 Honda CR-Z Hybrid

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$20,145 - $24,140
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Fuel economy is quite remarkable for its class

Restricted rearward visibility due to a small windshield

It steps into 2015 with no changes at all

Direct and nimble handling

Lots of road noise can be heard at high speeds

Sporty looks make it stand out from the crowd

Specs & Features

$20,795

price

130 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

127 lb.-ft. @ 1000 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable-Speed Automatic

transmission

1.5L 4cyl FWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2015 Honda CR-Z fares well in the compact hatchback segment, the CR-Z carries a base price of MSRP $21,990 and is offered in just one trim, reaching a price of MSRP of $22,640 for the CVT configuration. The engine on service here is a familiar 1.5L Inline-4 engine supported by a 15-kWh electric motor. Mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, it makes 130 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy on offer is 34 MPG, making the increase in sticker price worth it. The performance of the CR-Z hybrid is quite impressive, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 MPH in 7.7 seconds. Honda offers 6 colors for the CR-Z hybrid. The CR-Z mainly competes against the Toyota Prius Hybrid, and the Ford C-Max Hybrid.

Buying Advice

The single trim option leaves you with zero choices. However, you have an option to pick either a 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT. Other than that, the CR-Z also comes with a handful of packages to choose from.

Trims

    Base
    $20,145 onwards
    • 16-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Front automatic air conditioning
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    EX
    $21,990 onwards
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Heated mirrors

Compare to similar cars

Price

$20,145- $24,140

Engine

hybrid

Rating

7.4

Horsepower

130 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

140 lb.-ft. @ 1000 rpm

Capacity

2

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$32,200

hybrid

7.96

134 hp @ 5200 rpm

142 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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2015 Honda CR-Z Hybrid vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9.1 sec16.7 sec120 mph
    9.8 sec17.8 sec105 mph

    2015 Honda CR-Z Hybrid vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      31 mpg38 mpg34 mpg10.6 gal.328.6/402.8 mi.
      43 mpg40 mpg42 mpg11.9 gal.511.7/476 mi.

      2015 Honda CR-Z Hybrid vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        160.5 in.68.5 in.54.9 in.5.6 in.95.9 in.
        171.2 in.69.5 in.57.3 in.5.7 in.102.4 in.

        2015 Toyota Prius C Hybrid

        Ranked #3

        157.3 in.66.7 in.56.9 in.5.5 in.100.4 in.

        2015 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.
          14.3 cu.ft.86.1 cu.ft.-

          2015 Honda CR-Z Hybrid vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            5.4 cu.ft.25.1 cu.ft.25.1 cu.ft.
            -14.3 cu.ft.-

            2015 Honda CR-Z Hybrid vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -2639 lbs.
              935 lbs.3130 lbs.

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              0-60 : 9.1 sec

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