DecodedCarsHonda Prelude
2 model years from 2026 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2026–2027
- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 44–44 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Interest
- 25,647 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Prelude in brief
The 2026 Honda Prelude is a subcompact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 178 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 103-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,261 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 44 MPG combined (46 city / 41 highway), 83% better than the 2026 subcompact car average of 24 MPG, for an estimated $1,500 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Honda Prelude has 2 model years in our data, from 2026 to 2027.
Its most efficient year was 2027 at 44 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 44 to 44 MPG.
About the Honda Prelude
The Honda Prelude is a sport compact car produced by the Japanese company Honda. It was produced over five generations from 1978 to 2001, and reintroduced in 2025.
From the Wikipedia article "Honda Prelude", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Prelude pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 44 MPG combined — 83% better than the average 2026 subcompact car (24 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
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Alternatives to the 2026 Prelude
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Corolla | 50 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Honda Civic | 49 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Toyota Prius | 57 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Volkswagen Golf/GTI | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Hyundai Elantra | 54 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →