Every engine, transmission, drivetrain and fuel economy combination
the EPA certified for the 2026 Prelude. 1 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 Hybrid · Start-stop
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
FWD
46
41
44
5.3
$1,500
203
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 Hybrid (Regular Gasoline)
Engine technology and equipment
Engine technology
SIDI; Hybrid
Start-stop
Engine idle-stop system fitted on at least one configuration
Electrification
Hybrid
Manufacturer config codes
HNX
Drivetrain and class
Drivetrain
FWD
Vehicle class
Subcompact Cars
Fuel types
Regular Gasoline
Fuel economy range
Best combined
44 mpg
(5.3 L/100km)
Worst combined
44 mpg
(5.3 L/100km)
Spread
44 mpg combined across configurations
Annual fuel cost (best)
$1,500
Emissions and running cost
Tailpipe CO₂ (best config)
203 g/mile
EPA fuel economy score
7 / 10
EPA greenhouse gas score
7 / 10
5-year fuel cost vs average new vehicle
$4,500 less
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.