What is the fuel consumption of the 2026 Honda Prelude?
According to Natural Resources Canada, the most efficient configuration (Prelude) uses 5.4 L/100 km combined (5 city, 5.7 highway).
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2026 Honda Prelude – Price in Canada, Specs & Trims
PriceMSRP not checked yetOfficial NRCan ratings below
- Combined
- 5.4 L/100 km
- City 5 · Hwy 5.7
The 2026 Honda Prelude is in the Natural Resources Canada fuel-consumption ratings for new light-duty vehicles sold in Canada. 1 configuration are listed, with official L/100 km or electric range. MSRP is shown only when a separate published Canadian price has been checked.
Updated Sources: Natural Resources Canada (fuel consumption ratings)
Honda Prelude: quick answers
Sources: NRCan, Transport Canada, checked MSRPIs the 2026 Honda Prelude available with all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain information has not been verified for all configurations.
Are there any recalls on the 2026 Honda Prelude?
No Transport Canada recall covers the 2026 Honda Prelude in our data, which syncs daily with Transport Canada’s recall database.
Is the Honda Prelude fuel efficient?
Its Vehonix efficiency score is 6.8/10. It ranks #45 of 126 sedan models for fuel use.
What are the main rivals of the Honda Prelude?
The closest matches by body style and price are the Lexus ES 350h, Lexus UX 300h, Toyota Crown and Hyundai Sonata. The Rivals section compares price, fuel use and power.
Honda Prelude photos
Exterior · InteriorExterior 3 photos
Interior 2 photos
Canadian buyer checklist
NRCan 2026 dataDrivetrain for winter
Not verified
Drivetrain information has not been verified for all configurations.
Combined fuel use (NRCan)
5.4 L/100 km
Source: Natural Resources Canada 2026 Fuel Consumption Guide open data, for every rated configuration.
Quick Specifications
City fuel economy5 L/100 km
Highway fuel economy5.7 L/100 km
Combined fuel economy5.4 L/100 km
Vehonix efficiency score6.8/10
Dimensions, capacity and EnerGuide
Metric unitsDimensions, capacity and EnerGuide label figures have not been verified for this model yet.
Compare 2026 trims
Tap a trim for full details and province pricing| Trim | Prelude |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | Gasoline |
| Transmission | CVT (AV) |
| Drivetrain | — |
| City (NRCan) | 5 L/100 km |
| Highway (NRCan) | 5.7 L/100 km |
| Combined (NRCan) | 5.4 L/100 km |
| CO2 | 127 g/km |
| MSRP | Not published |
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Canadian price and payments
Sales tax by province| MSRP | — |
|---|---|
| Freight and PDI | $0 |
| Dealer fees | $0 |
| Before tax | — |
| HST (13 %) | — |
| Estimated total, Ontario | — |
Enter an MSRP to see the total: it is not published in our source data for this trim.
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Features and driver assistance
No checked equipment list has been added yet. The ratings above come from the NRCan file.
What will fuel cost?
Based on your kilometres and pricesCheapest to run: Prelude, $1,648/yr · $8,238 over 5 years
Estimate from NRCan city and highway ratings, your split and your prices. Plug-in hybrids are calculated on gasoline unless comparison is on. Real-world use varies, especially in winter.
Honda warranty in Canada
Years / km, whichever comes first- Basic (bumper to bumper)
- Not verified
- Powertrain
- Not verified
- Corrosion perforation
- Not verified
- Roadside assistance
- Not verified
The manufacturer’s Canadian warranty has not been verified for this model yet. Terms apply to whichever comes first, years or km.
Safety and recalls
Transport Canada · updated 2026-10-19No safety recalls on file for the 2026 Honda Prelude so far.
Recalls Transport Canada has filed under this model name. A recall may cover only some versions or build dates, so check your VIN with the manufacturer or a dealer. Transport Canada says manufacturers almost always make these repairs free of charge. How to check your vehicle →
Owner and visitor ratings
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Against the competition
Prelude vs rivals
The Honda Prelude leads in 0 of 4 categories against 4 direct rivals.
- Starting MSRPUX 300h$44,795
- Combined fuel useSonata5 L/100 kmPrelude: #3 of 5
- Max powerCrown340 hp
- Vehonix efficiency scoreSonata7/10Prelude: #3 of 5
Lexus · 2026
ES 350h
From $59,900
- Combined
- 5.3 L−0.1 vs the Prelude
- Power
- 244 hp
- Vx score
- 6.9/10+0.1 vs the Prelude
Where it beats the Prelude
- AWD available
Lexus · 2026
UX 300h
From $44,795
- Combined
- 5.6 L+0.2 vs the Prelude
- Power
- 196 hp
- Vx score
- 6.8/10
Where it beats the Prelude
- AWD available
Toyota · 2026
Crown
From $54,937
- Combined
- 5.7 L+0.3 vs the Prelude
- Power
- 340 hp
- Vx score
- 6.7/10
Where it beats the Prelude
- AWD available
Where the Prelude wins
- Uses 0.3 L/100 km less
Hyundai · 2026
Sonata
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 5 L−0.4 vs the Prelude
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 7/10+0.2 vs the Prelude
Where it beats the Prelude
- Uses 0.4 L/100 km less
- AWD available
Where the Prelude wins
- Fewer 2026 recalls (0 vs 1)
| Spec | HondaPreludeThis car | LexusES 350h | LexusUX 300h | ToyotaCrown | HyundaiSonata |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | — | $59,900 | $44,795 | $54,937 | — |
| Combined fuel use | 5.4 L/100 km | 5.3 L/100 km | 5.6 L/100 km | 5.7 L/100 km | 5 L/100 km |
| City / highway (L/100 km) | 5 / 5.7 | 5 / 5.6 | 5.3 / 5.9 | 5.6 / 5.7 | 5.3 / 4.6 |
| Max power | — | 244 hp | 196 hp | 340 hp | — |
| Vehonix efficiency score | 6.8/10 | 6.9/10 | 6.8/10 | 6.7/10 | 7/10 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Drivetrain | No | AWD available | AWD available | AWD available | AWD available |
| Drivetrains | — | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Rated configurations | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Recalls this model year | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Compare | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → |
Compare the Prelude with 3 rivals side by side →
Rivals matched automatically: same body style, other brands, closest starting price (or fuel use when the price is missing). Fuel and ratings: NRCan 2026. Prices: manufacturer MSRP before freight and tax. “Best” only reflects the figures shown.
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