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Audi A5 Avant vs Honda Prelude – Which model is better for everyday use?

Two cars, one duel: Audi A5 Avant meets Honda Prelude.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

Audi A5 Avant

Honda Prelude

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A5 Avant has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40200 £, while the Honda Prelude costs 42400 £. That’s a price difference of around 2271 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Avant manages with 2.10 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Honda Prelude with 5.20 L. The difference is about 3.10 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Avant has a convincingly edge – offering 367 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Honda Prelude takes 8.20 s. That’s about 3.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A5 Avant performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Honda Prelude tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 62 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A5 Avant pulls significantly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A5 Avant offers significantly more room – 476 L compared to 264 L. That’s a difference of about 212 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A5 Avant performs clearly better – up to 1424 L, which is about 664 L more than the Honda Prelude.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A5 Avant proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A5 Avant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Audi A5 Avant
Honda Prelude

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Audi A5 Avant

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 104 - 108 km

Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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Honda Prelude

The Honda Prelude is the coupe that proves Honda can blend precision with a hint of romance, serving up crisp steering and a chassis that loves a flowing road. It’s practical enough for the commute and stylish enough to make parking-lot goodbyes last longer, with reliability that keeps your wallet calm and your right foot curious.

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Audi A5 Avant
Honda Prelude
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Costs and Consumption

Price
40200 - 70000 £
Price
42400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
5.20 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
104 - 108 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4525 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
1444 - 1460 mm
Height
1349 mm
Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
760 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.20 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
188 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Honda
What drive types are available for the Audi A5 Avant?

The Audi A5 Avant is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.