Model year guide

1989 Honda Prelude

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 Honda Prelude is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

1989 Honda Prelude at a glance

Combined20–22 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1989 Honda Prelude MPG & running costs

Combined20–22 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,238
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume76 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,188 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1989 Honda Prelude costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,190
Fuel only$16,190
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1989 Honda Prelude vehicles on record

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Other Honda Prelude model years

2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1988 1987 1986 1985 1983 1982

1989 Honda Prelude — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1989 Honda Prelude get?

The 1989 Honda Prelude has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.