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Honda Prelude

U.S. specifications for documented generations and configurations. Values apply to each listed year and configuration.

6th generation · 2026–present

2026 Honda Prelude

Hybrid · Hybrid · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4531 mm / 178.4 in
Width: 1880 mm / 74.0 in
Height: 1356 mm / 53.4 in
Wheelbase: 2606 mm / 102.6 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.0 L Inline 4 Hybrid · Electronic CVT · FWD
Horsepower: 200 hp Combined hybrid system output.
Torque: 134 lb-ft Gasoline engine torque; not combined hybrid system torque.
City economy · U.S. EPA: 46 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 41 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 44 mpg
Seats: 4
Seat rows: 2

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2026 U.S. Hybrid configuration only; it does not stand for every trim or year in this generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration, not zero.
Honda describes the two-motor hybrid transmission as a direct drive unit. S+ Shift simulates shifts; it does not establish a fixed number of mechanical gears. Horsepower is combined system output; torque is the gasoline engine rating.
Hybrid · Hybrid · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Honda Factbook Generations U.S. specifications and model history — American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Product History U.S. specifications and model history — American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Epa Model Years U.S. specifications and model history — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Honda Prelude 2026 U.S. specifications and model history — American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
2026 Honda Prelude Hybrid: EPA vehicle record 50046 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

5th generation · 1997–2001

2001 Honda Prelude

Base Manual · Gasoline · FWD · 5-speed manual

Dimensions

Length: 4522 mm / 178.0 in
Width: 1752 mm / 69.0 in
Height: 1315 mm / 51.8 in
Wheelbase: 2585 mm / 101.8 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.2 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 5-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 200 hp (SAE)
Torque: 156 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 20 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 25 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 22 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: 4
Seat rows: 2

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2001 U.S. Base Manual configuration only; it does not stand for every trim or year in this generation.
Manufacturer-published millimeter and inch values are retained separately; published values can differ slightly because of rounding.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration, not zero.
Base Manual · Gasoline · FWD · 5-speed manual

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Honda Factbook Generations U.S. specifications and model history — American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Product History U.S. specifications and model history — American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Epa Model Years U.S. specifications and model history — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Honda Prelude 2001 U.S. specifications and model history — American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
2001 Honda Prelude Base Manual: EPA vehicle record 16515 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2001 Honda Prelude

Base Automatic · Gasoline · FWD · 4-speed automatic

Dimensions

Length: 4522 mm / 178.0 in
Width: 1752 mm / 69.0 in
Height: 1315 mm / 51.8 in
Wheelbase: 2585 mm / 101.8 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.2 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 4-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 195 hp (SAE)
Torque: 156 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 19 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 24 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 21 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: 4
Seat rows: 2

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2001 U.S. Base Automatic configuration only; it does not stand for every trim or year in this generation.
Manufacturer-published millimeter and inch values are retained separately; published values can differ slightly because of rounding.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration, not zero.
Automatic models have a 195-hp rating, distinct from the 200-hp manual.
Base Automatic · Gasoline · FWD · 4-speed automatic

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Honda Factbook Generations U.S. specifications and model history — American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Product History U.S. specifications and model history — American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Epa Model Years U.S. specifications and model history — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Honda Prelude 2001 U.S. specifications and model history — American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
2001 Honda Prelude Base Automatic: EPA vehicle record 16516 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

4th generation · 1992–1996

1993 Honda Prelude

VTEC · Gasoline · FWD · 5-speed manual

Dimensions

Length: 4440 mm / 174.8 in
Width: 1765 mm / 69.5 in
Height: 1290 mm / 50.8 in
Wheelbase: 2550 mm / 100.4 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.2 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 5-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 190 hp (SAE)
Torque: 158 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 19 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 24 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 21 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 1993 U.S. VTEC configuration only; it does not stand for every trim or year in this generation.
Manufacturer-published millimeter and inch values are retained separately; published values can differ slightly because of rounding.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration, not zero.
VTEC · Gasoline · FWD · 5-speed manual

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Honda Factbook Generations U.S. specifications and model history — American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Product History U.S. specifications and model history — American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Epa Model Years U.S. specifications and model history — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Honda Prelude 1993 Manual Specs U.S. specifications and model history — American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Prelude Vtec History U.S. specifications and model history — American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
1993 Honda Prelude VTEC: EPA vehicle record 9779 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

3rd generation · 1988–1991

1990 Honda Prelude

Si 2.1 · Gasoline · FWD · 5-speed manual

Dimensions

Length: 4511 mm / 177.6 in
Width: 1709 mm / 67.3 in
Height: 1295 mm / 51.0 in
Wheelbase: 2565 mm / 101.0 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 2.1 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 5-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 140 hp (SAE)
Torque: Not verified
City economy · U.S. EPA: 19 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 24 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 21 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 1990 U.S. Si 2.1 configuration only; it does not stand for every trim or year in this generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration, not zero.
Standard front-wheel steering Si; optional four-wheel steering is not assumed.
Si 2.1 · Gasoline · FWD · 5-speed manual

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Honda Brochure 1990 U.S. specifications and model history — American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Factbook Generations U.S. specifications and model history — American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Product History U.S. specifications and model history — American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Epa Model Years U.S. specifications and model history — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
1990 Honda Prelude Si 2.1: EPA vehicle record 6535 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

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