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Ford Puma vs Honda Prelude comparison

Compare performance (168 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (23,900 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Puma or Honda Prelude?

Ford Puma vs Honda Prelude: Key differences

Ford Puma

3 (11 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Honda Prelude

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • very slightly more efficient
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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

Puma

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.

Ford Puma is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the Honda Prelude costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,514 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda Prelude uses 5.2 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Ford Puma with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Prelude

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Honda Prelude offers barely more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 168 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Puma is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Honda Prelude takes 8.2 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda Prelude delivers barely more torque with 315 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm more.

Puma

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.

Seats: Ford Puma offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Puma is a bit lighter – 1,316 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 229 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Puma offers considerably more boot space – 523 L compared to 264 L. That’s a difference of about 259 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Puma carries clearly more – 469 kg compared to 305 kg. That’s a difference of about 164 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Puma is clearly superior 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.

from £23,900
Puma

Ford Puma

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 125 - 168 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.4 - 5.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 13.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 404 - 417 km
Ford Puma
Honda Prelude

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Puma

The Ford Puma blends sporty styling with practical everyday usability, making it a smart choice for drivers who want flair without sacrificing versatility. Its engaging driving character and clever interior packaging give it a more dynamic and useful feel than many rivals.

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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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Ford Puma
Honda Prelude

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,900 - 36,300 £
Price
42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 13.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
404 - 417 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 135 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,316 - 1,563 kg
Curb weight
1,545 kg
Trunk capacity
456 - 523 L
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,805 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
367 - 469 kg
Payload
305 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
125 - 168 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
92 - 124 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Honda
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