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1986 Honda Prelude MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Honda Prelude is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1985 model. Among 61 subcompact cars rated for 1986, it ranks 30th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1986 #30 of 61 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1986 Honda Prelude's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 1986 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint48 MPG $969
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly40 MPG $1,162
  3. 3Isuzu I-Mark34 MPG $1,368
  4. 4Chevrolet Spectrum34 MPG $1,368
  5. 5Pontiac Sunburst34 MPG $1,368
  6. 30Honda Prelude24 MPG $1,938
  7. 61Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental8 MPG $5,812
1986 PreludeOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Prelude MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Prelude		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Prelude		 Gas 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Prelude		 Gas 21 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Prelude		 Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
77 cu ft
Cargo volume
9 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

1986 Honda Prelude vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Cavalier 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Cavalier saves $78/yr vs Subaru XT 25 MPG · $1,860/yr XT saves $78/yr vs Mitsubishi Cordia 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Cordia saves $78/yr vs Toyota Celica 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Cabriolet 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Prelude saves $84/yr vs Isuzu Impulse 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Prelude saves $176/yr vs Nissan 200SX 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Prelude saves $176/yr vs Volkswagen Scirocco 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Prelude saves $84/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Honda Prelude?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 23 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1986 Honda Prelude use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1986 Honda Prelude?

The 1986 Honda Prelude's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1986 Honda Prelude per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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