Honda Prelude third generation
The Honda Prelude third generation (1988–1991): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 8 versions in the United States.
Model codes: BA · Sold in: United States and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 4,460–4,511 mm |
| Width | – | 1,694–1,709 mm |
| Height | – | 1,250–1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,565 mm |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | – | 1,060–1,340 kg |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 311 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,124–2,152 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
75 complaints for model years 1988–1991. 4 crashes · 7 fires · 7 injuries · 1 death
- Seat belts 22
- Steering 20
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 8 versions of the Honda Prelude third generation
United States 8 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1991(FFS), 2MODE 3LKUP · (FFS) 2 barrel carb, 2MODE 3LKUP · (FFS) fuel injection, 2MODE 3LKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1989–1991(FFS) fuel injection | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 251–263 g/km |
| 1989–1991(FFS) 2 barrel carb | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1990–1991(FFS) fuel injection, 2MODE 3LKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1990–1991(FFS), 2MODE 3LKUP | 2.1 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1990–1991(FFS) | 2.1 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1988(16 VALVE) (FFS) (MPFI), 2MODE 3LKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1988(FFS) · (16 VALVE) (FFS) (MPFI) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.