Honda Prelude 1996
This generation of Honda Prelude has been produced from November, 1996 to August, 2000. We can provide information about 6 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This Honda is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 2.2 litres and power of from 133 to 200 horsepower. All engines have a timing belt driven camshaft, which requires more frequent service than a timing chain, but replacing timing belt is less expensive, and these engines are generally slightly more fuel efficient and quieter (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (3 versions), as well as automatic (3 versions) gearbox.
Honda Prelude 1996 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 9.2 to 10.4 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Honda Prelude 1996 petrol engine version is Honda Prelude 2.0i, consuming 9.2 litres per 100km.
Honda Prelude 1996 CO2 emissions are from 220 to 248 grams per kilometer. Honda Prelude version with the lowest CO2 emissions is Honda Prelude 2.0i, which produces 220 grams of CO2 per one kilometer.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 7.5 seconds has Honda Prelude 2.2 VTi version, conversely the tardiest one is Honda Prelude 2.0i reaching this speed only in 10.8 seconds. The maximum top speed is 228 km/h for the 2.2 petrol 185 hp version (Honda Prelude 2.2 VTi) and the 2.2 petrol 200 hp version (Honda Prelude 2.2 VTi).
Lenght of Honda Prelude is 454 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Honda Prelude is about 2 cm longer than BMW 3 series sedan, but 2 cm shorter than Ford Mondeo hatchback. Honda Prelude gross weight is 1200 kg.
This Honda is very cheap for its class - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 1300 €. Users calculated Honda Prelude 1996 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2300 € cost per year and 0.27 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 53%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 29% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Honda Prelude for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Honda Prelude prices and costs.
Honda Prelude modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Honda Prelude 1996 2.0i
Most fuel efficient version |
2.0 Petrol | 133 HP | 9.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Honda Prelude 1996 2.0i | 2.0 Petrol | 133 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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Honda Prelude 1996 2.2 VTi
Nov 1996 — Oct 1998 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds |
2.2 Petrol | 185 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Honda Prelude 1997 2.2 VTi Oct 1997 — Oct 1998 | 2.2 Petrol | 185 HP | 10.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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Honda Prelude 1998 2.2 VTi
Oct 1998 — Aug 2000 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds |
2.2 Petrol | 200 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Honda Prelude 1998 2.2 VTi
Oct 1998 — Aug 2000 Most powerfull version (200 HP) |
2.2 Petrol | 200 HP | 10.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Honda Prelude prices
Honda Prelude 1996 - 2000 coupe price in Latvia is from 300 € to 2500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Honda Prelude price is more below average - Honda Prelude is approximately for 60 percents cheaper then average coupes of this age (compare coupes 1996 - 2000 prices). Despite of relatively low price Honda Prelude quality is above average (see below), so this Honda can be a good buy.
| Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Prelude 2000 price | 300 € | 1300 € | 1900 € | |
| Honda Prelude 1998 price | 500 € | 1600 € | 2200 € | |
| Honda Prelude 1997 price | 1200 € | 1800 € | 2500 € | |
| Honda Prelude 1996 price | 500 € | 600 € | 600 € |
Honda Prelude total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Honda Prelude? Users calculated Honda Prelude 1996 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2300 € cost per year and 0.27 € cost per one kilometer.
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Honda Prelude 1996 features (options)
Percentage of Honda Prelude with corresponding feature (option)
77% Adjustable steering wheel
72% Conditioning
64% Metallic paint
34% Leather upholstery
14% Cruise control
13% Heated seats
12%
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Honda Prelude reviews
Pros: A pleasant walk, glued to road, suspension very quiet - not even hear that he was going over holes. Service visits are not often. At general, pour gas and drive, because there is nothing to break.
Cons: 2.0 engine with time, begins to seem too slowly
| Purchase year: | 2017 age of car 20 years) | Owned for | 60`000 kilometers (1 year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (20% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 760 € (~ 760 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend