Every engine, transmission, drivetrain and fuel economy combination
the EPA certified for the 1987 Prelude. 4 configurations listed,
with city, highway and combined mpg, annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂ for each one.
Engine and transmission combinations
Engine
Transmission
Drive
City
Hwy
Comb.
L/100km
Fuel cost/yr
CO₂ g/mi
Fuel
1.8L I4
4-speed automatic
FWD
21
27
23
10.2
$2,900
386
Regular Gasoline
2L I4
4-speed automatic
FWD
21
27
23
10.2
$2,900
386
Regular Gasoline
1.8L I4
5-speed manual
FWD
22
29
25
9.4
$2,700
355
Regular Gasoline
2L I4
5-speed manual
FWD
22
29
25
9.4
$2,700
355
Regular Gasoline
mpg figures are the EPA window-sticker values in US gallons. The L/100km
column is the same figure converted for metric readers. CO₂ is tailpipe only and excludes
fuel production.
Engine summary
Engine 1
1.8L I4 (Regular Gasoline)
Engine 2
2L I4 (Regular Gasoline)
Drivetrain and class
Drivetrain
FWD
Vehicle class
Subcompact Cars
Fuel types
Regular Gasoline
Fuel economy range
Best combined
25 mpg
(9.4 L/100km)
Worst combined
23 mpg
(10.2 L/100km)
Spread
23–25 mpg combined across configurations
Annual fuel cost (best)
$2,700
Emissions and running cost
Tailpipe CO₂ (best config)
355 g/mile
Tailpipe CO₂ range
355 – 386 g/mile across all configurations
5-year fuel cost vs average new vehicle
$1,500 more
Not yet published
Dimensions, curb weight, interior volume, oil capacity and torque
specifications require official Honda documentation that we have not yet
verified for this model year. They will be added once sourced.