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Fiat 500 vs Honda Prelude comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Honda Prelude?

Fiat 500 vs Honda Prelude: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Honda Prelude

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat 500 is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Honda Prelude costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,294 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.2 L/100km – no difference here.

Prelude

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 Honda Prelude offers clearly more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Prelude is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda Prelude delivers clearly more torque with 315 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

500

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 curb weight, Fiat 500 is visibly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 415 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Honda Prelude offers visibly more boot space – 264 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 79 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 500 carries only slightly more – 325 kg compared to 305 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 is far ahead overall 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.

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Fiat 500

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 65 - 118 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 190 - 331 km
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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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Reviews Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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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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4 (1 Reviews)
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TheRock
25 Apr 2026, 09:56:11

More beautiful design. Porsche is way behind Prelude.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,545 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
305 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Honda
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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