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Hyundai i20 vs Honda Prelude comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (18,800 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Honda Prelude?

Hyundai i20 vs Honda Prelude: Key differences

Hyundai i20

4.2 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Honda Prelude

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

i20

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai i20 is significantly cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the Honda Prelude costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,614 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda Prelude uses 5.2 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Hyundai i20 with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 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 significantly more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Prelude is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda Prelude delivers significantly more torque with 315 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 143 Nm more.

i20

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: Hyundai i20 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is noticeably lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 400 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i20 offers visibly more boot space – 352 L compared to 264 L. That’s a difference of about 88 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i20 carries noticeably more – 465 kg compared to 305 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda Prelude holds a solid overall lead 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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Jason
17 Nov 2025, 01:46:25

Bought an i20 two years ago and It has surprised me how good It is.

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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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TheRock
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More beautiful design. Porsche is way behind Prelude.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Price
42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 129 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
1,545 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
305 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Honda
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i20 have?

The Hyundai i20 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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