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1999 Honda Prelude — specs, fuel economy and owner manual

The 1999 Honda Prelude is a subcompact cars sold in 1 engine configuration (2.2L I4) with a best EPA combined rating of 21 mpg It was offered with 2 transmissions (4-speed automatic, 5-speed manual) and FWD drive.

01Quick specifications

Engine2.2L I4
Transmissions4-speed automatic, 5-speed manual
DrivetrainFWD
Fuel typePremium Gasoline
EPA combined (best)21 mpg
EPA combined (worst)21 mpg
Annual fuel cost (best)$3,900
Vehicle classSubcompact Cars

02All 1999 Honda Prelude fuel economy configurations

2 configurations were certified by the EPA for the 1999 model year. Combined mpg is the figure the EPA uses for its window sticker.

EngineTransmissionDrive CityHighwayCombined Fuel cost/yrCO₂ g/miFuel
2.2L I44-speed automaticFWD192421$3,900423Premium Gasoline
2.2L I45-speed manualFWD202421$3,900423Premium Gasoline

Source: U.S. Department of Energy fuel economy certification data (vehicles.csv), retrieved 2026-10-27.

03Fluid capacities

Official Honda fluid capacities for the 1999 Honda Prelude have not yet been verified against service documentation. Rather than publish an unverified number, this table is empty on purpose.

04Torque specifications

Same rule applies: no verified source, no number. Torque values are being added model by model from official service information.

Owner's manual

The official 1999 Honda Prelude owner's manual is published by Honda. We do not host or mirror manual files — copyright stays with the manufacturer, and a mirror is exactly what gets a site like this taken down.

Get the official manual

Search your exact model year and trim on the manufacturer's owner site, or request a copy from any authorized dealer using your VIN.

Official Honda owner site

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If you need torque specifications and wiring diagrams, those live in the paid service information system rather than the free owner's manual. We are adding verified torque values model by model.

Common questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1999 Honda Prelude?

The most efficient 1999 Prelude configuration the EPA certified is rated 21 mpg combined.

How many engine options did the 1999 Honda Prelude have?

The EPA certified 1 engine configuration for the 1999 model year: 2.2L I4.

What transmissions were available on the 1999 Honda Prelude?

4-speed automatic, 5-speed manual.

Is the 1999 Honda Prelude front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

It was offered in FWD configuration.

Where can I download the 1999 Honda Prelude owner's manual?

From Honda's official owner site (owners.honda.com) or from an authorized dealer. We link to the official source rather than hosting the file.

05More on the 1999 Honda Prelude

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What is still missing on this page

We have not yet verified fluid capacities (oil, coolant, transmission), torque specifications, maintenance intervals for the 1999 Honda Prelude against official Honda service documentation. Rather than guess, those fields are left empty. A wrong torque value can destroy an engine, so we only publish figures we can trace.

06Sourcing

Engines, transmissions, drivetrain and fuel economy on this page come from U.S. Department of Energy EPA certification data for the 1999 model year. Model year existence is confirmed against NHTSA vehicle registration data. Retrieved 2026-10-27. Fields with no official source are left empty.