Honda Prelude MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Honda Prelude MPG for every model year from 1984 to 2027.
Prelude MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 72 configurations of the Prelude across gas and hybrid versions. Pick a year to see each engine and drivetrain.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PreludeHybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (CVT) | FWD | 46 | 41 | 44 | View |
Prelude MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Prelude configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When Prelude Fuel Economy Changed
The Prelude's ratings stay flat for long stretches. These are the model years where something changed enough to matter when you're comparing used ones.
- 2026: The first hybrid Prelude shows up in the EPA data, rated at up to 44 MPG combined. Every Prelude the EPA rated for this year is a hybrid. Combined ratings run from 44 MPG.
How the Prelude Compares
The EPA rated 18 subcompact cars for 2026. The best Prelude version, at 44 MPG combined, ranks 1st of 18. Combined ratings in the class run from 18 to 44 MPG, with a median of 25. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Prelude | 44 MPG |
| 2 | MINI Cooper | 32 MPG |
| 3 | BMW 4 Series | 31 MPG |
| 4 | BMW 2 Series | 30 MPG |
| 4 | MINI John Cooper Works | 30 MPG |
What Does a Prelude Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Prelude, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Prelude MPG Questions
Which Prelude year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2026 and 2027 Prelude holds the top EPA rating at 44 MPG combined (46 city, 41 highway).
What's the best gas mileage from a non-hybrid Prelude?
The 1987 Prelude with the 1.8L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive is rated at 25 MPG combined (22 city, 29 highway).
Is there still a gas-only Prelude?
Not in the EPA ratings. The last gas-only Prelude the EPA rated is from 2001. Every 2026 Prelude configuration in the EPA data is a hybrid.
Why doesn't my Prelude match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests so every car is measured the same way. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, cargo, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one car against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
This page was built by Cedrick Reese from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, which holds 72 ratings for the Honda Prelude from 1984 to 2027. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. Ratings from before 2008 use the EPA's revised estimates, which put older vehicles on the same scale as newer ones. When the EPA posts an updated file with new model years or corrected ratings, this page is rebuilt from it. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Vehicle data field definitions, including the revised 1984-2007 estimates, fueleconomy.gov
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov