If practical is your middle name; the Honda CR-V might just be the vehicle for you. Last year, U.S. News named the CR-V Best Compact Crossover for the Money; and Kelly Blue Book named it a Best Resale Value winner. Now, U.S. News has ranked the 2011 Honda CR-V at the top among affordable compact SUVs.

To be exact, U.S. News ranked the 2011 Honda CR-V five out of 23 Affordable Compact…