Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announced that the HR-V RS e:HEV hybrid vehicle was able to deliver notable fuel economy during the 2025 Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Eco Run, which was held last September 24, 2025.
Honda PH said that the HR-V RS e:HEV posted a fuel efficiency mileage of 28.08 km/L. The car brand’s five-seater subcompact crossover SUV was able to achieve the said fuel economy during the DOE’s Fuel Eco Run that took place on the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX). The DOE Fuel Eco Run covered a total distance of around 155 kilometers.
Petron Corporation was the official fuel partner for the 2025 DOE Fuel Eco Run, which included 70 vehicles from various car brands, including Honda. The fuel eco run was conducted along a stretch or section of the TPLEX, which resulted in the HR-V e:HEV to achieve a fuel economy of 28.08 km/L.
To put things in perspective, Autocar Philippines Managing Editor (Digital) Jacob Oliva was able to test drive the Honda HR-V e:HEV. During his week-long test drive, he was able to get a fuel economy of 16.9 km/L, wherein he drove the HR-V e:HEV on heavy traffic, on the open highway, and even on some spirited runs. Oliva noted that the said fuel economy was impressive considering the HR-V’s size and versatility.
The Honda HR-V RS e:HEV is equipped with a 1.5-liter gasoline hybrid engine that delivers a combined output of 129 horsepower and 253 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to an electronically-controlled continuously variable transmission (e-CVT).
Aside from the HR-V RS e:HEV, HCPI reported that the Civic RS e:HEV was also able to post notable fuel economy mileage at the 2025 DOE Fuel Eco Run. Honda PH shared that the Civic RS e:HEV hybrid was able to achieve a fuel mileage of 30.12 km/L.
The Honda Civic RS e:HEV is powered by a 2.0-liter gasoline hybrid engine that generates a combined power output of 182 horsepower and 315 Nm of torque. The engine is connected to an e-CVT.
