Chart of 2002 CR-V Specifications
| CR-V | 2WD LX | 4WD LX | 4WD EX |
| ENGINE | |||
| 2.4-Liter, DOHC 16-Valve, Aluminum Alloy 4-cylinder | x | x | x |
| i-VTEC (Intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control with VTC and VTEC) | x | x | x |
| Bore & Stroke (mm/in.) | 87.0x99.0/3.43x3.90 | 87.0x99.0/3.43x3.90 | 87.0x99.0/3.43x3.90 |
| Displacement (liters) | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) | 160@6000 | 160@6000 | 160@6000 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) | 162@3600 | 162@3600 | 162@3600 |
| Fuel System: Computer Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) | x | x | x |
| Ignition System: Electronic | x | x | x |
| Alternator | 90A | 90A | 90A |
| Battery | 55B24 | 55B24 | 55B24 |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Emission System | LEV-2 (Tier 2, Bin5) | LEV-2 (Tier 2, Bin5) | LEV-2 (Tier 2, Bin5) |
| DRIVETRAIN | |||
| Drive System Type | FWD | Real Time 4WD | Real Time 4WD |
| Manual Transmission:5-speed overdrive | |||
| Ratios: 1st gear | x | 3.533 | 3.533 |
| 2nd gear | x | 1.880 | 1.880 |
| 3rd gear | x | 1.212 | 1.212 |
| 4th gear | x | 0.921 | 0.921 |
| 5th gear | x | 0.738 | 0.738 |
| Reverse | x | 3.583 | 3.583 |
| Final Drive Ratio | x | 4.765 | 4.765 |
| Automatic Transmission: 4-speed (available) | |||
| Ratios: 1st gear | 2.684 | 2.684 | 2.684 |
| 2nd gear | 1.535 | 1.535 | 1.535 |
| 3rd gear | 0.974 | 0.974 | 0.974 |
| 4th gear | 0.638 | 0.638 | 0.638 |
| Reverse | 2.000 | 2.000 | 2.000 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 4.438 | 4.438 | 4.438 |
| BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS | |||
| Body Type: Steel Unit Body | x | x | x |
| Suspension (Front): Fully Independent Toe Conrol Link MacPherson Strut | x | x | x |
| Suspension (Rear): Reactive Link Double Wishbone | x | x | x |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear) | 27.2/18.0 | 27.2/18.0 | 27.2/18.0 |
| Steering Type: Variable-Assist Power Rack & Pinion | x | x | x |
| Steering-Wheel Turns (lock-to-lock) | 3.26 | 3.26 | 3.26 |
| Overall Steering Ratio | 16.3:1 | 16.3:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Turning Diameter, (curb-to-curb, ft.) | 34.1 | 34.1 | 34.1 |
| Ventilated Front Disc Brakes | |||
| Diameter (mm/in.) | 282/11.1 | 282/11.1 | 282/11.1 |
| Thickness (mm/in.) | 23/0.9 | 23/0.9 | 23/0.9 |
| Solid Rear Disc Brakes | * | * | * |
| Diameter (mm/in.) | 282/11.1 | 282/11.1 | 282/11.1 |
| Width (mm/in.) | 9/0.4 | 9/0.4 | 9/0.4 |
| Parking Brake | Drum | Drum | Drum |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | x | ||
| Wheels (in.) | 15x6 Styled Steel | 15x6 Styled Steel | 15x6 Alloy |
| Tires: Standard All-Season | P205/70 R15 95S | P205/70 R15 95S | P205/70 R15 95S |
| Minimum Ground Clearance (in.) | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Approach/Departure Angles | 29/24 | 29/24 | 29/24 |
| 12-Volt Accessory Outlets (front and rear) | 10A/120W | 10A/120W | 10A/120W |
| CAPACITIES | |||
| Oil, Engine & Filter (qt.) | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Cooling System (qt.) | * | * | * |
| Manual Transmission | x | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Automatic Transmission | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Fuel Tank (liters/U.S. gal.) | 58/15.3 | 58/15.3 | 58/15.3 |
| EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES** | |||
| 5-Speed Manual (City/Highway) | NA | 21/25 | 21/25 |
| 4-Speed Automatic (City/Highway) | 23/28 | 22/26 | 22/26 |
| **Mileage figures shown for comparison only. Actual mileage may vary. | |||
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS | |||
| Wheelbase (mm/in.) | 2620/103.1 | 2620/103.1 | 2620/103.1 |
| Length (mm/in.) | 4537/178.6 | 4537/178.6 | 4537/178.6 |
| Height (mm/in.) | 1682/66.2 | 1682/66.2 | 1682/66.2 |
| Width (mm/in.) | 1782/70.2 | 1782/70.2 | 1782/70.2 |
| Track, Front (mm/in.) | 1533/60.4 | 1533/60.4 | 1533/60.4 |
| Track, Rear (mm/in.) | 1538/60.6 | 1538/60.6 | 1538/60.6 |
| EPA Curb Weight (lbs., MT/AT) | NA/3201 | 3258/3318 | 3287/3347 |
| Weight Distribution (lbs., front/rear) | |||
| Manual Transmission | NA | 1759/1499 | 1779/1508 |
| Automatic Transmission | 1786/1415 | 1821/1497 | 1843/1504 |
| Towing Capacity (lbs.) | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | |||
| Headroom (in., front/rear) | 40.9/39.1 | 40.9/39.1 | 38.9/39.1 |
| Legroom (in., front/rear) | 41.3/39.4 | 41.3/39.4 | 41.3/39.4 |
| Hiproom (in., front/rear) | 54.5/53.5 | 54.5/53.5 | 54.5/53.5 |
| Interior Width (in.) | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 |
| Shoulder Room (in., front/rear) | 56.9/56.5 | 56.9/56.5 | 56.9/56.5 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft., seat up/down) | 33.5/72.0 | 33.5/72.0 | 33.5/72.0 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 106.0 | 106.0 | 106.0 |
| Total Interior Volume (cu. ft.) | 139.5 | 139.5 | 139.5 |
