2026 Honda Prologue: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2026 Honda Prologue is rated 95 to 104 MPGe combined (miles per gallon of gasoline energy). The best is the 2026 Prologue FWD at 104 MPGe with a range of 308 miles.
How the Prologue ranks in its class
Among the electric and fuel-cell models in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, the Prologue ranks 3rd (tied with 1 other) of 19 for combined mileage (99 MPGe) and 3rd (tied with 1 other) of 19 for yearly fuel cost ($750 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 90 MPGe and costs $850 a year.
Nearest models in the class (places 1 to 7 of 19)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | MPGe | Fuel a year, cheapest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Lucid Gravity | 2026 Gravity Touring w/20F21R wheels | 111 | $700 |
| 2 | 2026 Tesla Model X | 2026 Model X | 105 | $700 |
| 3 | 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ | 2026 OPTIQ AWD (11 kW Charger) | 99 | $750 |
| 3 | 2026 Honda PrologueThis car | 2026 Prologue AWD Touring | 99 | $750 |
| 5 | 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron | 2026 Q4 55 e-tron quattro | 97 | $800 |
| 5 | 2026 BMW iX | 2026 iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels) | 97 | $800 |
| 7 | 2026 Genesis GV70 | 2026 Electrified GV70 AWD (19 inch Wheels) | 96 | $800 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 Prologue FWD, Electric: 113 MPGe city, 94 highway, 104 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Prologue version is $750 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The OPTIQ costs $7 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the OPTIQ costs $35 less to fuel than the Prologue (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
- 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ
- 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron
- 2026 BMW iX
The Prologue against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Prologue (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Prologue | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ | 2026 OPTIQ AWD (11 kW Charger) | 99 MPGe | $750 | 5 lower | same | - |
| 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron | 2026 Q4 55 e-tron quattro | 97 MPGe | $800 | 7 lower | $50 more a year | - |
| 2026 BMW iX | 2026 iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels) | 97 MPGe | $800 | 7 lower | $50 more a year | - |
Every version of the 2026 Honda Prologue
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Range mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Prologue FWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Front-wheel | 113 | 94 | 104 MPGe | $750 | - | 308 | cheapest |
| 2026 Prologue AWD TouringElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 108 | 90 | 99 MPGe | $750 | - | 294 | cheapest |
| 2026 Prologue AWD EliteElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 104 | 87 | 95 MPGe | $800 | - | 283 | +$50 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2026 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 Prologue; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Prologue FWD puts out 0 grams per mile, the same for all 3 tested versions (electric: nothing leaves the tailpipe).
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Prologue FWD: fuel economy score 9, greenhouse gas score 10.
Electric range and charging
Cost per 100 miles uses electricity at $0.15 per kWh (as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA). Plug-in hybrid range counts gasoline too.
| Version | Range mi | Charge at 240 V | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Cost per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Prologue FWDElectric | 308 | 9.5 h | 104 | 32.5 | $4.88 |
| 2026 Prologue AWD TouringElectric | 294 | 9.5 h | 99 | 34.1 | $5.12 |
| 2026 Prologue AWD EliteElectric | 283 | 9.5 h | 95 | 35.3 | $5.29 |
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Prologue electric version each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best electric (MPGe) | Versions tested | Against 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 99 MPGe | 3 | 5 MPGe lower than 2026 |
| 2025 | 104 MPGe | 3 | same as 2026 |
| 2026This page | 104 MPGe | 3 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 3 versions were tested then and 3 now; the best figure went from 104 to 104 MPGe (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Prologue FWD, Electric | 104 MPGe | 104 MPGe | no change |
| 2026 Prologue AWD Touring, Electric | 99 MPGe | 99 MPGe | no change |
| 2026 Prologue AWD Elite, Electric | 95 MPGe | 95 MPGe | no change |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2026
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 HONDA PROLOGUE SUV BEV AWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2026 HONDA PROLOGUE SUV BEV FWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 14 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Owner complaints, 2026
14 complaints for the 2026 Honda Prologue are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | |
| Service Brakes | 3 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 |
0 of the 14 reports say the car was in a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 3 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Honda Prologue (as PROLOGUE). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Honda Prologue on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD for 2026
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Prologue itself is at 99 MPGe.
Other Honda models of 2026
More Honda models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2026 Honda Prologue gets the best mileage?
The 2026 Prologue FWD with 104 MPGe combined (113 city, 94 highway).
How much does a 2026 Honda Prologue cost to fuel for a year?
The 2026 Honda Prologue costs between $750 and $800 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 Prologue FWD at $750; the dearest is the 2026 Prologue AWD Elite at $800. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
What mileage does the all-wheel-drive Prologue get?
2026 Prologue AWD Touring: 99 MPGe combined (108 city, 90 highway); 2026 Prologue AWD Elite: 95 MPGe combined (104 city, 87 highway).
How does the 2026 Honda Prologue rank among 2026 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD models?
The 2026 Honda Prologue is 3rd of 19 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Lucid Gravity at 111 MPGe. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ at 99 MPGe and the next one behind is the 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron at 97 MPGe.
Did the Prologue change from 2025 to 2026?
The 2025 model had 3 tested versions and the 2026 model has 3. The best figure went from 104 to 104 MPGe (no change).
How far can the electric Prologue go on a full charge?
2026 Prologue FWD: 308 miles; 2026 Prologue AWD Touring: 294 miles; 2026 Prologue AWD Elite: 283 miles, by the agency's tests.
How long does the 2026 Honda Prologue take to charge, and what does it cost?
The 2026 Prologue FWD takes 9.5 hours for a full charge at 240 volts and uses 32.5 kWh per 100 miles, about $4.88 per 100 miles at $0.15 per kWh.
How did the 2026 Honda Prologue do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 HONDA PROLOGUE SUV BEV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4; 2026 HONDA PROLOGUE SUV BEV FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 5. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
Do owners complain about the 2026 Honda Prologue?
14 complaints for the 2026 Honda Prologue are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Forward Collision Avoidance (6 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2026 Honda Prologue have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Honda Prologue on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2026 Honda Prologue: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Honda Prologue: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Honda Prologue: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Honda Prologue: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Honda Prologue: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.