- Newest year: 2027
- Hybrid
- Small cars
- Partial model year
- Same as 2026
2026-2027 Honda Prelude MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 44 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small car configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2026-2027 Honda Prelude at a glance
The 2026-2027 Honda Prelude covers 2 model years in the EPA database (2 configurations in all), rated 44 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $1,470 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Prelude 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (44 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA lists identical ratings for every model year of this generation.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (1 configuration listed so far), so rows may be added.
2026-2027 Honda Prelude by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Hybrid | 44 MPG | $1,470 | Same EPA ratings as 2026 |
| 2026 | Hybrid | 44 MPG | $1,470 | First year |
What the 2027 Prelude 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$123
$1,470 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$2.45
Per 100 miles
$9.80
Five years
$7,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,240less a year
Class median $2,710 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Honda Prelude MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (1 configuration listed so far), so rows may be added.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2027 Honda Prelude as for the 2026 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2026 section above.See 2026
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelude (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 46 | 41 | 44 | $1,470 |
2026 Honda Prelude MPG
44 MPG · $1,470/yr
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelude (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 46 | 41 | 44 | $1,470 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Prelude 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $2,010 in California and $1,290 in Texas, a $720 difference.
- California $2,010
- Washington $1,860
- New York $1,470
- Florida $1,390
- Texas $1,290
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2026-2027 Honda Prelude get?
EPA rates the 2026-2027 Honda Prelude at 44 MPG combined across 2 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2027 Prelude 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 44 MPG (46 city, 41 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2026-2027 Honda Prelude?
Every model year of the 2026-2027 Honda Prelude tops out at 44 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2026-2027 Honda Prelude?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for every model year from 2026 to 2027.
How does the 2026-2027 Honda Prelude compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2001 Honda Prelude) is rated 21–22 MPG combined and costs $3,650–$3,830 a year to fuel; the 2026-2027 model is rated 44 MPG and costs $1,470 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Honda Prelude per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Prelude 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,470 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $1,470 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Honda Prelude 100 miles?
About $9.80 per 100 miles for the Prelude 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Honda Prelude more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Prelude 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 46 city and 41 highway MPG, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2027 Honda Prelude compare with other small car configurations?
The Prelude 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,470 a year to fuel, $1,240 less than the class median of $2,710, and less than 8 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 95 rated small car configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 Honda Prelude different from the 2026 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2026 and 2027: 1 configuration rated 44 MPG combined. See the 2026 Honda Prelude for that year.