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Honda Prelude vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Prelude or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Honda Prelude vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Honda Prelude

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  • noticeably more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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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

Prelude

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.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Honda Prelude costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,466 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda Prelude uses 5.2 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

MX-5 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Honda Prelude offers noticeably more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Prelude is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda Prelude delivers substantially more torque with 315 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 163 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Honda Prelude offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 467 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Honda Prelude offers clearly more boot space – 264 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 134 L.

When it comes to payload, the Honda Prelude carries considerably more – 305 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 153 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda Prelude 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.

£42,428
Prelude

Honda Prelude

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,400 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
117 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
264 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
305 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
315 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Honda
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Honda Prelude have?

The Honda Prelude is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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