Honda Prelude
The Honda Prelude is a coupé with four seats and a length of 4,468 mm. It has a four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 2,000–2,200 cc and a top speed of 194 km/h. For new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025, the hybrid petrol version emits 117 g/km CO₂ (WLTP).
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Body type | Coupé |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Hybrid (petrol) 117 g/km |
| Kerb weight (average for cars registered in Finland) | 1,224 kg |
| Displacement (engines) | 2,000–2,200 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Top speed | 194 km/h |
| Length | 4,481 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,718 mm |
| Height | 1,311 mm |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Honda Prelude cars registered for the first time across 2 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
European engine versions of the Honda Prelude by displacement, from the Dutch register (RDW). 2 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 196 km/h | – | – |
| 2.2 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 226 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 70% of Honda Preludes pass their MOT test first time, based on 1,113 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Honda Prelude in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Honda recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Honda Prelude?
- The Honda Prelude has a rated top speed of 194 km/h.
- What are the dimensions of the Honda Prelude?
- The Honda Prelude is 4,481 mm long, 1,718 mm wide and 1,311 mm tall.
- How much does the Honda Prelude weigh?
- The Honda Prelude has a kerb weight of about 1,224 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Honda Prelude?
- A new Honda Prelude registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 117 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, hybrid (petrol)).
- How many seats does the Honda Prelude have?
- The Honda Prelude has 4 seats.