Honda CR-Z First generation

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The Honda CR-Z First generation (2010–2016): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 22 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: ZF1, ZF2

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,080 mm RDW	4,080 mm TC	4,080 mm
Width	1,750 mm Traficom	1,740 mm TC	1,740 mm
Height	1,400 mm RDW	1,390 mm TC	1,395 mm
Wheelbase	2,430 mm RDW	2,440 mm TC	2,435 mm
Front track	1,520 mm ASTRA	1,520 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,500 mm ASTRA	1,500 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,119 kg RDW	1,205–1,229 kg TC	1,211–1,236 kg
Mass in running order	1,219 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,520 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	4 RDW	–	–
Doors	2 RDW	–	–
Boot space	–	–	225–233 L
Luggage space (EPA)	–	283 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	1,954 L EPA	–
Fuel tank	–	–	40 L
Performance
Top speed	200 km/h RDW	–	200 km/h
Torque	145–146 Nm ASTRA	–	78–190 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 195/55R16, 205/45R17

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2011: ★★★☆☆ · 2012–2016: ★★★★☆

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de, fr, ja, pl), Traficom type approvals (Finland), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
9–12 years	84.9% (84.0–85.7)	77.9%	6,832
13 years and older	81.2% (79.9–82.4)	69.2%	3,701

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Brakes	29.5%	30.5%
Tyres	25.8%	31.2%
Suspension	22.6%	32.3%
Lights and electrics	9.8%	21.5%
Body, chassis and structure	7.1%	11.5%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	6.7%	9.6%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

67 complaints for model years 2011–2016. 7 crashes · 7 injuries

Airbags 37

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 22 versions of the Honda CR-Z First generation

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European Union 9 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2012–2015	1.5 L	89 kW (121 PS)	Petrol	120–122 g/km	1,546
2011–2014	1.5 L	84 kW (114 PS)	Petrol	117–118 g/km	9,701
2012–2013	1.5 L	84 kW (114 PS)	Hybrid	117 g/km	40
2013	1.5 L	–	Other fuel	117 g/km	18
2012	1.5 L	84 kW (114 PS)	Electric	–	116
2010–2012	–	–	Petrol	116–117 g/km	168
2011	1.5 L	84 kW (114 PS)	Electric	117 g/km	332
2010	1.5 L	–	Petrol	117 g/km	9,906
2010	1.5 L	–	Electric	117 g/km	492

United Kingdom 4 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2013–20141.5 IMA GT, GT-T	1.5 L	Petrol	Manual	5.2 L/100 km NEDC	122 g/km
2013–20141.5 IMA Sport, Sport-T	1.5 L	Petrol	Manual	5.0 L/100 km NEDC	116–166 g/km
20131.5 IMA S, Sport, GT	1.5 L	Petrol	Manual	5.0 L/100 km NEDC	117 g/km
20121.5 IMA S Sport GT	1.5 L	Hybrid	6-speed manual	5.0 L/100 km NEDC	117 g/km

France 3 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2013–2015CRZ 1.5 i-VTEC GT et i-VTEC Luxury	–	89 kW (121 PS)	Hybrid	6-speed manual	5.2 L/100 km NEDC	122 g/km
2013CRZ 1.5 i-VTEC S/Sport/Sport Pack métal/Edition limitée/Edition limité mate	–	84 kW (114 PS)	Hybrid	6-speed manual	5.0 L/100 km NEDC	117 g/km
2012CRZ VTEC S / Sport/ Sport Pack mtal/ Edition limite / Edition limit mate	–	84 kW (114 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	5.0 L/100 km NEDC	117 g/km

United States 4 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2013–2016HEV	1.5 L	Hybrid	6-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	33 MPG (7.1 L/100 km) EPA	165 g/km
2013–2016HEV	1.5 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	Front-wheel drive	36 MPG (6.5 L/100 km) EPA	152 g/km
2011–2012	1.5 L	Hybrid	6-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	34 MPG (6.9 L/100 km) EPA	162 g/km
2011–2012	1.5 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	Front-wheel drive	36 MPG (6.5 L/100 km) EPA	153 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2011–2016Two-seater	1.5 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	6.3–6.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	145–157 g/km
2011–2016Two-seater	1.5 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	6.9–7.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	159–169 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.