Hybrid and petrol · 1981–2027
Honda Prelude
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Honda Prelude. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 4.2 L/100km: 67 mpg UK, 56 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 4.2 L/100km
- 2026 official
- UK mpg
- 67 mpg
- US mpg
- 56 mpg
- On a full tank
- 1,429 km
- 60 L tank
What a Prelude costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $12.35 per 100 km | $1,358 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $10.14 per 100 km | $1,125 |
| 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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Hybrid | 5.4 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Hybrid | 4.2 L/100km | 67 mpg | 56 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 1996 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1995 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1994 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1993 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1992 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1991 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1990 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1989 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1988 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1987 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 1986 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 1985 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 1984 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 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: 67 mpg in UK gallons and 56 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Honda Prelude cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,358 in New Zealand, $1,125 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 (888 miles) 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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