Honda · Subcompact cars · Hybrid
Honda Prelude: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
Rated at 44 MPG combined for 2026, the Honda Prelude is 2nd of 13 subcompact cars, in the top quarter, ahead of 92% of the others.
- 44MPG combined2nd of 13 in class
- $1,500a year in fuel2nd of 13 in class
- 203g/mile CO2
Where it stands
The subcompact cars rated for 2026 run from 19 to 83 MPG, with a median of 26 MPG.
Among all hybrid models of the year, regardless of size, it is 10th of 88 hybrid models, in the top quarter, ahead of 90% of the others.
Within the 13 Honda models rated for 2026 it is 4th on combined rating; the median of the make's line-up is 32 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Maserati Grancabrio Electric at 83 MPGe and just behind it is the BMW 2 Series at 31 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $1,500 a year, assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and regular gasoline at $4.47 per gallon. That is $1,550 less than the subcompact cars median of $3,050.
It emits 203 g of CO2 per mile from the tailpipe; the subcompact cars median is 341, a difference of 138 g/mile.
Rated versions
The city rating of 46 is 5 above the highway rating of 41. The data lists one version for 2026: Prelude: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios), FWD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelude: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios), FWD | 44 | 46 | 41 | $1,500 | 203 |
Year by year
The Honda Prelude appears in the data for model year 2026 only, one of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 44 | 44 | $1,500 | 203 | 26 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 4 Series Hybrid | Hybrid | 31 | $2,650 | 2026 |
| BMW 2 Series | Gasoline | 31 | $2,650 | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class | Hybrid | 27 | $3,050 | 2026 |
| Audi S3 | Gasoline | 26 | $3,150 | 2026 |
| Ford Mustang | Gasoline | 26 | $2,600 | 2026 |
Compare and rank
Rankings: Subcompact cars, Hybrid, Honda.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.