Honda Prelude Annual Fuel Cost

Running a 2026 Honda Prelude costs about $1,400 per year in fuel, based on 15,000 miles of driving at average U.S. fuel prices.

Latest model year (2026):

The Honda Prelude costs an estimated $1,400/year in fuel (203 g CO₂/mi).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Honda Prelude Fuel Cost — All Years

YearTrimEngineFuelMPG Comb.Annual CostCO₂ (g/mi)GHG Score
2026Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LRegular Gasoline44$1,4002037

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Honda Prelude data analysis

How to read this Honda Prelude data

This page lists every 2026 Honda Prelude record we hold for this measurement — 1 row in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Honda Prelude figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Honda Prelude record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Prelude Fuel Cost

How much does it cost to fuel the Honda Prelude?

The estimated annual fuel cost for the Honda Prelude is $1,400 per year, based on 15,000 miles of driving and average fuel prices. Costs vary by trim and engine.

How much CO₂ does the Honda Prelude produce?

The Honda Prelude produces approximately 203 grams of CO₂ per mile. Lower numbers mean fewer emissions. See the table for per-trim details.

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