2026 Honda PreludeFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Hybrid Subcompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2026 Honda Prelude

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City
46
MPG
Highway
41
MPG
Combined
44
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Hybrid
City
46
Hwy
41
Comb
44
Fuel cost: $1,550/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,550

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$4,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10
GHG Score: 7/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
203 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
6.8 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
SIDI; Hybrid
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,531/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,031/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,325/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,410/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,542/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,538/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$1,906/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,574/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,481/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,516/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 44 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

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