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1996 Honda Prelude MPG & fuel economy

The 1996 Honda Prelude is a subcompact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (21 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 21 to 23 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1995 model. Among 39 subcompact cars rated for 1996, it ranks 18th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 21 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1996 #18 of 39 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1996 Honda Prelude's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2611.19.0
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 1996 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Geo Metro40 MPG $1,162
  2. 2Honda Civic36 MPG $1,292
  3. 3Suzuki Swift35 MPG $1,329
  4. 4Ford Aspire33 MPG $1,409
  5. 5Toyota Tercel32 MPG $1,453
  6. 18Honda Prelude23 MPG $2,022
  7. 39Rolls-Royce Azure12 MPG $4,938
1996 PreludeOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Prelude MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Prelude		 Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Prelude		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Prelude		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Prelude		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Prelude		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
80 cu ft
Cargo volume
8 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

1996 Honda Prelude vs. rivals

vs Eagle Talon 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Cabrio 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Probe 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Probe saves $162/yr vs Mazda MX-6 26 MPG · $1,788/yr MX-6 saves $233/yr vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Impreza/Outback Sport saves $84/yr vs Chevrolet Camaro 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Prelude saves $303/yr vs Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Prelude saves $303/yr vs Dodge Stealth 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Prelude saves $426/yr vs Ford Mustang 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Prelude saves $193/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1996 Honda Prelude?

Up to 23 MPG combined (21 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 21 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1996 Honda Prelude use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1996 Honda Prelude?

The 1996 Honda Prelude's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1996 Honda Prelude per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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