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Honda Prelude MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
4 model years · 2000–2027
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Honda Prelude fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Honda Prelude for 4 model years, 2000 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 21–44 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 1 configuration rated 44 MPG combined and costing $1,470 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2027 Prelude 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, at 44 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 25 MPG in 1984.
Honda Prelude MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027* Generation page | |||
| 2027 (partial) | — | 44 | $1,470 |
| 2026 | — | 44 | $1,470 |
| 2001 Generation page | |||
| 2001 | 21–22 | — | $3,650–$3,830 |
| 2000 Generation page | |||
| 2000 | 21–22 | — | $3,650–$3,830 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Honda Prelude generations
3 generations between 2000 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2027 powertrain options
Honda Prelude MPG history, 1984–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 21 |
| 1998 | 21–22 |
| 1996 | 21–23 |
| 1995 | 21–23 |
| 1994 | 21–23 |
| 1993 | 21–24 |
| 1992 | 21–24 |
| 1991 | 20–22 |
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| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 20–22 |
| 1989 | 20–22 |
| 1988 | 20–22 |
| 1987 | 23–25 |
| 1986 | 23–24 |
| 1985 | 21–24 |
| 1984 | 23–25 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Honda Prelude's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Honda Prelude run 21–44 MPG across model years 2000 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 44 MPG.
Which Honda Prelude model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2027 Honda Prelude Prelude 2.0L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 44 MPG.
How much does a Honda Prelude cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,470 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,470.
Has the Honda Prelude's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 22 MPG in 2000 to 44 MPG in 2027, 22 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 25 MPG.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Honda Prelude?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2026 to 2027 (44 MPG).
Which Honda Prelude model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2027. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.
How many generations of the Honda Prelude are there?
EPA data covers 3 generations of the Honda Prelude: 2026-2027*, 2001, 2000. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.