- Newest year: 2001
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2001 Honda Prelude MPG & Fuel Cost
2 configurations · 21–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 small car configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2001 Honda Prelude at a glance
The 2001 Honda Prelude has 2 configurations in the EPA database, rated 21–22 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Prelude 2.2L 4-cyl FWD at 22 MPG, which costs about $3,650 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $3,650 to $3,830, a $180 difference. The Prelude 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 4 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2001 (class median $3,110 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2001 Prelude 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$304
$3,650 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.08
Per 100 miles
$24.33
Five years
$18,250
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$540more a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Honda Prelude MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelude 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,650 |
| Prelude 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S4) | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,830 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Prelude 2.2L 4-cyl FWD: $4,350 in California and $3,170 in Texas, a $1,180 difference.
- California $4,350
- Washington $4,100
- New York $3,610
- Florida $3,330
- Texas $3,170
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2001 small car models.
Generations
- 2000
- 2001
- 2026-2027*
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2001 Honda Prelude compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000 Honda Prelude) is rated 21–22 MPG combined and costs $3,650–$3,830 a year to fuel; the 2001 model is rated 21–22 MPG and costs $3,650–$3,830 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2001 Honda Prelude get?
EPA rates the 2001 Honda Prelude at 21–22 MPG combined across 2 configurations. The most efficient, the Prelude 2.2L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 22 MPG combined (20 city / 25 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Honda Prelude per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Prelude 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,650 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,650–$3,830 a year. That is a $180 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Honda Prelude 100 miles?
About $24.33 per 100 miles for the Prelude 2.2L 4-cyl FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $24.33 and $25.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2001 Honda Prelude more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Prelude 2.2L 4-cyl FWD is rated 20 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2001 Honda Prelude compare with other small car configurations?
The Prelude 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,650 a year to fuel, $540 more than the class median of $3,110, and less than 4 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 309 rated small car configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2001 Honda Prelude different from the 2000 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,650. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2001 against 2 configurations for 2000. See the 2000 Honda Prelude for that year.