1989 Honda Prelude Full Specifications

Every engine, transmission, drivetrain and fuel economy combination the EPA certified for the 1989 Prelude. 3 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
2L I4	4-speed automatic 2MODE 3LKUP	FWD	18	24	20	11.8	$3,350	444	Regular Gasoline
2L I4	5-speed manual	FWD	20	24	21	11.2	$3,200	423	Regular Gasoline
2L I4	5-speed manual	FWD	20	26	22	10.7	$3,050	404	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	2L I4 (Regular Gasoline)

Engine technology and equipment

Engine technology	(FFS) 2 barrel carb, (FFS) fuel injection, 2MODE 3LKUP

Drivetrain and class

Drivetrain	FWD
Vehicle class	Subcompact Cars
Fuel types	Regular Gasoline

Fuel economy range

Best combined	22 mpg (10.7 L/100km)
Worst combined	20 mpg (11.8 L/100km)
Spread	20–22 mpg combined across configurations
Annual fuel cost (best)	$3,050

Emissions and running cost

Tailpipe CO₂ (best config)	404 g/mile
Tailpipe CO₂ range	404 – 444 g/mile across all configurations
5-year fuel cost vs average new vehicle	$3,250 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.