Every engine, transmission, drivetrain and fuel economy combination
the EPA certified for the 1996 Prelude. 5 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
2.2L I4
4-speed automatic CLKUP
FWD
19
24
21
11.2
$3,200
423
Regular Gasoline
2.2L I4
5-speed manual
FWD
19
24
21
11.2
$3,900
423
Premium Gasoline
2.3L I4
4-speed automatic CLKUP
FWD
19
24
21
11.2
$3,900
423
Premium Gasoline
2.3L I4
5-speed manual
FWD
19
24
21
11.2
$3,900
423
Premium Gasoline
2.2L I4
5-speed manual
FWD
21
26
23
10.2
$2,900
386
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
2.2L I4 (Regular Gasoline)
Engine 2
2.3L I4 (Premium Gasoline)
Engine technology and equipment
Engine technology
CLKUP, DOHC/VTEC (FFS)
Drivetrain and class
Drivetrain
FWD
Vehicle class
Subcompact Cars
Fuel types
Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline
Fuel economy range
Best combined
23 mpg
(10.2 L/100km)
Worst combined
21 mpg
(11.2 L/100km)
Spread
21–23 mpg combined across configurations
Annual fuel cost (best)
$2,900
Emissions and running cost
Tailpipe CO₂ (best config)
386 g/mile
Tailpipe CO₂ range
386 – 423 g/mile across all configurations
5-year fuel cost vs average new vehicle
$2,500 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.