The Honda Prelude is a renowned compact sports coupe produced by Honda from 1978 to 2001 across five generations. Known for its sporty styling and innovative engineering, the Prelude evolved significantly in size and performance over the years. Each generation brought advancements in design, technology, and driving dynamics, making it a popular choice among enthusiasts. This guide provides an in-depth comparison of the dimensions and features across all Honda Prelude generations.
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Current Generation
2026 Honda Prelude VI (BF1)

1355 mm
L:4520 mm | W:1880 mm
Current Model - Production: 2025-present
- Model Year: 2026
Body Styles: Coupe, Hatchback
- Length: 4520 mm178.0 in
- Width: 1880 mm74.0 in
- Height: 1355 mm53.3 in
- Trunk Capacity: 428 liter15.1 cu ft
Discontinued Generations
1997 Honda Prelude V (BB)

1315 mm
L:4545 mm | W:1750 mm
Body Style: Coupe
- Length: 4545 mm178.9 in
- Width: 1750 mm68.9 in
- Height: 1315 mm51.8 in
- Trunk Capacity: 284 liter10.0 cu ft
1992 Honda Prelude IV (BB)

1290 mm
L:4440 mm | W:1765 mm
Body Style: Coupe
- Length: 4440 mm174.8 in
- Width: 1765 mm69.5 in
- Height: 1290 mm50.8 in
- Trunk Capacity: 278 liter9.8 cu ft
1987 Honda Prelude III (BA)

1295 mm
L:4460 mm | W:1695 mm
Body Style: Coupe
- Length: 4460 mm175.6 in
- Width: 1695 mm66.7 in
- Height: 1295 mm51.0 in
- Trunk Capacity: 380 liter13.4 cu ft
1983 Honda Prelude II (AB)

1295 mm
L:4295 mm | W:1690 mm
Body Style: Coupe
- Length: 4295 mm169.1 in
- Width: 1690 mm66.5 in
- Height: 1295 mm51.0 in
- Trunk Capacity: 315 liter11.1 cu ft
1978 Honda Prelude I Coupe (SN)

1295 mm
L:4090 mm | W:1635 mm
Body Style: Coupe
- Length: 4090 mm161.0 in
- Width: 1635 mm64.4 in
- Height: 1295 mm51.0 in