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Audi A5 Sportback vs Honda Prelude - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (38700 £ vs 42400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Honda Prelude?

Audi A5 Sportback

Honda Prelude

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

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A5 Sportback has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38700 £ , while the Honda Prelude costs 42400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3686 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Sportback manages with 2 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Honda Prelude with 5.20 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.

A5 Sportback

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 Sportback 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 Sportback is convincingly 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 Sportback performs distinct 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 Sportback pulls decisively stronger with 550 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm difference.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A5 Sportback offers decisively more room – 445 L compared to 264 L. That’s a difference of about 181 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A5 Sportback performs convincingly better – up to 1299 L, which is about 539 L more than the Honda Prelude.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

Audi A5 Sportback
Honda Prelude

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from about £38,700
A5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sportback

  • 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 - 7.6 L
  • Electric Range : 107 - 110 km

Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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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 Sportback
Honda Prelude

Costs and Consumption

Price
38700 - 68600 £
Price
42400 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
5.20 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
107 - 110 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1770 - 2170 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4525 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
1429 - 1444 mm
Height
1349 mm
Max trunk capacity
1175 - 1299 L
Max trunk capacity
760 L
Payload
475 - 530 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
216 - 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
Is the Audi A5 Sportback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.