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1988 Honda Prelude MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Honda Prelude is a subcompact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (20 city / 25 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 22 MPG. That's down 3 MPG from the 1987 model. Among 55 subcompact cars rated for 1988, it ranks 35th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 20 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #35 of 55 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Honda Prelude's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2510.69.4
Combined229.410.7

How it ranks among 1988 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint47 MPG $989
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly39 MPG $1,192
  3. 3Suzuki Forsa39 MPG $1,192
  4. 4Ford Festiva35 MPG $1,329
  5. 5Daihatsu Charade34 MPG $1,368
  6. 35Honda Prelude22 MPG $2,114
  7. 55Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1988 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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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Prelude		 Gas 20 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Prelude		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Prelude		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
76 cu ft
Cargo volume
11 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mi

1988 Honda Prelude vs. rivals

vs Nissan 200SX 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Scirocco 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Cabriolet 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cabriolet saves $92/yr vs Isuzu Impulse 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Prelude saves $101/yr vs Subaru XT 25 MPG · $1,860/yr XT saves $254/yr vs Mitsubishi Cordia 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Cordia saves $176/yr vs Mitsubishi Starion 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Prelude saves $1,178/yr vs Chrysler Conquest 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Prelude saves $1,178/yr vs Toyota Supra 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Prelude saves $1,178/yr vs Dacia Sedan 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Sedan saves $92/yr vs Dacia Coupe 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Coupe saves $92/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Honda Prelude?

Up to 22 MPG combined (20 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 20 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Honda Prelude use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Honda Prelude?

The 1988 Honda Prelude's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 Honda Prelude per year?

About $2,114 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.09 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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