2025 Compact SUV comparison
Honda CR-V vs Tesla Model Y
Specs, price, safety and 5-year ownership cost - compared side by side.
EPA & NHTSA data · Updated August 2026
2025 Honda CR-V
EX-L FWD
$34,650
Starting MSRP
30
Combined MPG
39.3 cu ft
Cargo
2025 Tesla Model Y
Long Range RWD
$44,990
Starting MSRP
126
Combined MPG
30.2 cu ft
Cargo
Quick verdict
Honda CR-V is the better value. Tesla Model Y is the quicker choice.
A practical-family classic versus the default EV. The CR-V is cheaper to buy and offers more cargo room; the Model Y is far quicker and cheaper per mile if you can charge at home. Without home charging, stick with the CR-V - public-charger pricing erases most of the EV savings.
Pick the CR-V if
- families with kids and gear
- long daily commutes
Pick the Model Y if
- owners with home charging
- tech-first buyers
Quick decision
Based on current assumptionsLower 5-year cost
CR-V
saves ~$3,142
Lower price
CR-V
$10,340 less upfront
More cargo
CR-V
+9.1 cu ft
Fewer recalls
CR-V
1 vs 3 (NHTSA)
CR-V vs Model Y specs side by side
| Specification | Honda CR-V | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $34,650 Better | $44,990 |
| Combined MPG / MPGe | 30 | 126 Better |
| Horsepower | 190 hp | 384 hp Better |
| Cargo space | 39.3 cu ft Better | 30.2 cu ft |
| NHTSA overall rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Car cost of ownership comparison - for your driving
Adjust the numbers to your life. They're saved on this device and applied to every comparison on the site.
With your driving, the Honda CR-V saves about $3,142 over 5 years.
Honda CR-V
$36,443Lower by $3,142
$0.49 per mile over 5 years
Tesla Model Y
$39,585
$0.53 per mile over 5 years
Insurance, maintenance and depreciation are class averages - see how we calculate. Your quotes may differ.
Which Compact SUV fits you better?
Honda CR-V
Best for families with kids and gear
Good fit
- ✓ Families with kids and gear
- ✓ Long daily commutes
- ✓ Holding resale value
Look elsewhere if
- ✗ Towing anything heavy
- ✗ Drivers who want quick acceleration
Tesla Model Y
Best for owners with home charging
Good fit
- ✓ Owners with home charging
- ✓ Tech-first buyers
- ✓ Instant acceleration
Look elsewhere if
- ✗ Buyers without home/work charging
- ✗ Tight budgets - insurance runs high
Safety, recalls and reliability risks
Recall and complaint data is pulled from official NHTSA records for the 2025 model year. Last refreshed August 2026; complaint counts are risk signals, not a defect rate.
Honda CR-V
★★★★★ 5.0
1 recall · 216 NHTSA complaints
- STEERING: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback...
Before you buy
- • Earlier 1.5T generations had documented oil-dilution issues in cold climates - check oil level and service history on used examples
- • Infotainment is functional but slower than rivals
Tesla Model Y
★★★★★ 5.0
3 recalls · 85 NHTSA complaints
- TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated...
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image...
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Y vehicles. The certification label may not have been installed.
Before you buy
- • Insurance premiums are notably higher than gas rivals - get a quote before buying
- • Inspect panel alignment and paint on delivery; service appointments can take weeks in some regions
- • Resale values have been volatile due to Tesla's own price cuts
Dealer questions for this car comparison
Honda CR-V
- What's the out-the-door price with every fee and dealer add-on itemized in writing?
- Can I see the window sticker and a list of any dealer-installed options I'm being charged for?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 CR-V - can you show written proof the recall work has been completed on this VIN?
- If I'm not financing through you, does the price change - and by how much?
Tesla Model Y
- What's the out-the-door price with every fee and dealer add-on itemized in writing?
- Can I see the window sticker and a list of any dealer-installed options I'm being charged for?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Model Y - can you show written proof the recall work has been completed on this VIN?
- Can you provide a battery health report and confirm exactly when the battery warranty started?
- If I'm not financing through you, does the price change - and by how much?
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