2009 CR-V Specifications
| Engineering | |||
| LX | EX | EX-L | |
| Engine Type | In-Line 4-Cylinder | In-Line 4-Cylinder | In-Line 4-Cylinder |
| Engine Block/Cylinder Head | Aluminum-Alloy | Aluminum-Alloy | Aluminum-Alloy |
| Displacement (cc) | 2354 | 2354 | 2354 |
| Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) | 166 @ 5800 | 166 @ 5800 | 166 @ 5800 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 161 @ 4200 | 161 @ 4200 | 161 @ 4200 |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | 87x99 | 87x99 | 87x99 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Valve Train | 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® | 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® | 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® |
| Multi-Point Fuel Injection | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Real Time™ 4-Wheel Drive | Available | Available | Available |
| CARB Emissions Rating | ULEV-2 | ULEV-2 | ULEV-2 |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups [1] | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Transmissions | |||
| LX | EX | EX-L | |
| 5-Speed Automatic Transmission | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.786, 2nd: 1.614, 3rd: 1.082, 4th: 0.773, 5th: 0.566 Reverse: 2.000, Final Drive: 4.500 | |||
| Body/Suspension/Chassis | |||
| LX | EX | EX-L | |
| Unit-Body Construction | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) | 20 / 19 | 20 / 19 | 20 / 19 |
| Variable Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 2.96 | 2.96 | 2.96 |
| Steering Ratio | 15.74 | 15.74 | 15.74 |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft) | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in, front/rear) | 11.7 / 12.0 | 11.7 / 12.0 | 11.7 / 12.0 |
| Wheels | 17" Styled Steel | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| All-Season Tires | 225 / 65 R17 102T | 225 / 65 R17 102T | 225 / 65 R17 102T |
| Exterior Measurements | |||
| LX | EX | EX-L | |
| Wheelbase (in) | 103.1 | 103.1 | 103.1 |
| Length (in) | 177.9 | 177.9 | 177.9 |
| Height (in) | 66.1 | 66.1 | 66.1 |
| Width (in) | 71.6 | 71.6 | 71.6 |
| Track (in) | 61.6 | 61.6 | 61.6 |
| Ground Clearance (in, unladen) | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Curb Weight (lbs, 2WD/4WD) | 3389 / 3501 | 3415 / 3532 | 3430 / 3549 |
| Weight Distribution [%, front/rear; 2WD(4WD)] | 58/42 (57/43) | 58/42 (57/43) | 58/42 (57/43) |
| Towing Capacity (lbs) | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 |
| Interior Measurements | |||
| LX | EX | EX-L | |
| Headroom (in, front/rear) | 40.9 / 38.6 | 38.9 / 38.5 | 38.9 / 38.5 |
| Legroom (in, front/rear) | 41.3 / 38.5 | 41.3 / 38.5 | 41.3 / 38.5 |
| Shoulder Room (in, front/rear) | 56.9 / 56.0 | 56.9 / 56.0 | 56.9 / 56.0 |
| Hiproom (in, front/rear) | 55.9 / 54.6 | 55.9 / 54.6 | 55.9 / 54.6 |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft, rear seat up/down) | 35.7 / 72.9 | 35.7 / 72.9 | 35.7 / 72.9 |
| Passenger Volume (cu ft) | 103.8 | 100.9 | 100.9 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| EPA Mileage Estimates [2] /Capacities | |||
| LX | EX | EX-L | |
| 5-Speed Automatic (2WD; City/Highway/Combined) | 20/27/23 | 20/27/23 | 20/27/23 |
| 5-Speed Automatic (4WD; City/Highway/Combined) | 20/26/22 | 20/26/22 | 20/26/22 |
| Crankcase (qt) | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Coolant System (qt) | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Fuel (gal) | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.3 |
| Required Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Safety | |||
| LX | EX | EX-L | |
| 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)','In the event of a moderate-to-severe side impact, the side airbag inflates to help protect the driver’s or front passenger’s upper body. Plus the Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) utilizes sensors in the front passenger’s seatback to detect the height and seating position of the occupant. If a child or small-statured adult is leaning into the deployment path of the side airbag, sensors deactivate it.','','');){kind=small} |
Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Active Head Restraints | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™(ACE™) Body Structure | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)','The anti-lock braking system (ABS) uses a special modulator to pulse the brakes to help prevent wheel lockup. This helps the driver retain steering control during hard braking.','','');){kind=small} |
Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)','This system monitors the pressure in all four tires and alerts the driver before pressure loss in any tire becomes significantly low.*','','<sup>*</sup>For optimal tire wear and performance, tire pressure should be checked regularly with a gauge. Do not rely solely on the monitor system. See your local Honda dealer for details.');){kind=small} |
Standard | Standard | Standard |
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)','The CR-V enhances its visibility to others by incorporating Daytime Running Lights (DRL) up front.','','');){kind=small} |
Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Side-Impact Door Beams | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)','All five seats are equipped with 3-point seat belts. The outboard rear seats feature the Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) mounting system for use with compatible child seats.','','');){kind=small} |
Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Features | |||
| LX | EX | EX-L | |
| One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature | Standard | Standard | |
| Remote Entry System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Security System | Standard | Standard | |
| Chrome Grille | Standard | Standard | |
| Chrome Window Trim | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Chrome Rear License Trim | Standard | Standard | |
| Folding Power Side Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Body-Colored / Heated |
| Body-Colored Door Handles | Standard | ||
| Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Full-Length Brakelights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers | Standard | ||
| Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers | Standard | Standard | |
| Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Heat-Rejecting Green-Tinted Glass | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Privacy Glass | Standard | Standard | |
| Comfort & Convenience | |||
| LX | EX | EX-L | |
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | Standard | Standard | |
| Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System | Standard | ||
| Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Rearview Camera [3] | Available | ||
| Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Power Door and Tailgate Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | |
| Retractable Center Tray Table | Standard | Standard | |
| Center Console | Standard | ||
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Conversation Mirror with Sunglasses Holder | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrument Panel-Mounted Shifter | Standard | Standard | Leather-Wrapped |
| Beverage Holders, Front and Rear (8 total) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 12-Volt Power Outlets | Front / Rear | Front / Center Tray / Rear | Front / Center Console / Rear |
| Upper and Lower Glove Compartments | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Storage Bin | Standard | Standard | |
| Door-Pocket Storage Bins | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Map Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ambient Console Lighting | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Driver-Side Garment Hook | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Fuel Filler Door Release | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Defroster | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Floor Mats | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Dual Deck Cargo Shelf | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (4 total) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Area Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seating | |||
| LX | EX | EX-L | |
| Leather-Trimmed Seats | Standard | ||
| Heated Front Seats | Standard | ||
| Reclining Front Bucket Seats with Adjustable Head Restraints | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Driver's Seat with 8-Way Power Adjustment | Standard | ||
| Driver's Seat with Power Lumbar Support | Standard | ||
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | Standard | Standard | |
| 60/40 Split Sliding Fold and Tumble Forward Rear Seats | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 40/20/40 Reclining Rear Seatbacks with Center Pass-Through | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Head Restraints at all Seating Positions | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Audio Systems | |||
| LX | EX | EX-L | |
| 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers | Standard | ||
| 160-Watt AM/FM/6-Disc In-Dash Audio System with 6 Speakers | Standard | ||
| 270-Watt AM/FM/6-Disc In-Dash Audio System with 7 Speakers Including Subwoofer | Standard | ||
| 270-Watt AM/FM/6-Disc Center-Console Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer | Navigation Models | ||
| MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability [4] | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| XM® Radio [5] | Standard | ||
| Digital Audio-Card Reader | Navigation Models | ||
| CD Text Display Capability | Standard | Standard | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | |||
| LX | EX | EX-L | |
| White and Blue Back-lit Gauges | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Maintenance Minder™ System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Indicator | Standard | Standard | |
| Door-/Tailgate-Open Indicator | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Average Fuel Consumption Indicator | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Miles-to-Empty Indicator | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low-Fuel Indicator | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low-Oil Pressure Indicator | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Multi-Information Display (MID) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator | Standard | Standard | Standard |
[1] Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Will vary with driving conditions. See your owner's manual for more details.
[2] Based on 2009 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
[3] The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ is available on EX-L models in the United States, except Alaska. See your Honda dealer for details.
[4] Windows Media® is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
[5] Required XM® Radio monthly subscription sold separately after 90 day trial period. Installation costs and other fees and taxes may apply after initial trial period, including a one-time activation fee. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States. The XM name is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
