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Lexus ES vs Honda Prelude comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or Honda Prelude?

Lexus ES vs Honda Prelude: Key differences

Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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Honda Prelude

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • only slightly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Honda Prelude is only slightly cheaper – starting at 42,400 £ , while the Lexus ES costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,157 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus ES uses 5.1 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Honda Prelude with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

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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 Lexus ES offers a bit more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 34 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 Lexus ES takes 8.9 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Honda Prelude is very slightly faster – reaching 188 km/h, while the Lexus ES tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Lexus ES offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus ES offers significantly more boot space – 454 L compared to 264 L. That’s a difference of about 190 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus ES stands well ahead of its rival 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 £46,600
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Lexus ES

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 L/100km
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Lexus ES

The Lexus ES delivers a supremely comfortable, quietly luxurious experience that favors serene cruising over sporting theatrics. It wraps everyday practicality, top-notch build quality and unimpeachable reliability in a handsome, grown-up package that will appeal to buyers who prize calm refinement over headline-grabbing excitement.

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Reviews Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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Patryk
9 Jan 2026, 23:36:16

Excellent car. Very comfortable and easy to use.

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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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Reviews Honda Prelude

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
46,600 - 59,300 £
Price
42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,680 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
4,975 mm
Length
4,525 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Height
1,349 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
760 L
Payload
470 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
188 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Honda
Is the Lexus ES offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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