Honda Prelude: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Honda Prelude across 18 model years, from the 1984 Honda Prelude through the 2026 Honda Prelude. The most recent 2026 Honda Prelude returns 44 combined MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Honda Prelude page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Honda Prelude. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Honda Prelude | 44 MPG | 46 MPG | 41 MPG | $1,350 |
| 2001 | 2001 Honda Prelude | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2000 | 2000 Honda Prelude | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1999 | 1999 Honda Prelude | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,300 |
| 1998 | 1998 Honda Prelude | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1996 | 1996 Honda Prelude | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1995 | 1995 Honda Prelude | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1994 | 1994 Honda Prelude | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1993 | 1993 Honda Prelude | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1992 | 1992 Honda Prelude | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1991 | 1991 Honda Prelude | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1990 | 1990 Honda Prelude | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1989 | 1989 Honda Prelude | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1988 | 1988 Honda Prelude | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1987 | 1987 Honda Prelude | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1986 | 1986 Honda Prelude | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1985 | 1985 Honda Prelude | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1984 | 1984 Honda Prelude | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
How the Honda Prelude compares against the Subcompact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Honda Prelude against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Subcompact Cars class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.