Hybrid and petrol · 1981–2027

Honda Prelude

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Honda Prelude. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 4.2 L/100km.

Honda Prelude in red
Fuel use
4.2 L/100km
2026 official
On a full tank
1,429 km
60 L tank
Seats
4

What a Prelude costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Canada first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$12.35 per 100 km$1,358
Australia$2.42/L petrol$10.15 per 100 km$1,126
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£11.79 per 100 miles£825
United States$4.35/gal petrol$7.77 per 100 miles$1,049

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Where the Prelude ranks

3rd generation (BA), 2020

Specs for the 2.0 Si; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Coupe
Size class
Sports
Generation
3rd generation (BA)
Built
1987-1991
Seats
4
Doors
2
Drive
FWD

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,958 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
81 kW
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel tank
60 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

3rd generation (BA), 1987–1991

Specs for the 2.0 Si; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Coupe
Size class
Sports
Generation
3rd generation (BA)
Built
1987-1991
Seats
4
Doors
2
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,460 mm
Width
1,699 mm
Height
1,300 mm
Wheelbase
2,560 mm
Kerb weight
1,065 kg
Boot
379 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,958 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
84 kW
Torque
157 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.1 L/100km
Fuel tank
60 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2027Hybrid5.4 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2026Hybrid4.2 L/100km67 mpg56 mpg—
2001Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2000Petrol8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
1999Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1998Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
1996Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1995Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1994Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1993Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1992Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1991Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1990Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1989Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
1988Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1987Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
1986Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
1985Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
1984Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—

Honda Prelude questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Honda Prelude?

The 2026 Honda Prelude uses 4.2 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Honda Prelude cost to run a year in Canada?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,358 in New Zealand, $1,126 in Australia, £825 in United Kingdom, $1,049 in United States.

How far does a Honda Prelude go on a full tank?

About 1,429 km from its 60 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Honda Prelude's boot?

379 L, for the 2.0 Si.

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