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Lexus LS vs Honda Prelude comparison

Compare performance (359 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or Honda Prelude?

Lexus LS vs Honda Prelude: Key differences

Lexus LS

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

Honda Prelude

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient

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

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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.

Honda Prelude is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,400 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 69,849 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda Prelude uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

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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 Lexus LS offers significantly more power – delivering 359 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 175 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LS is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Honda Prelude takes 8.2 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus LS is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Honda Prelude tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 62 km/h.

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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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus LS offers clearly more boot space – 430 L compared to 264 L. That’s a difference of about 166 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus LS is narrowly ahead 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 £112,300
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Lexus LS

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 359 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9.6 L/100km
Lexus LS
Honda Prelude

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Lexus LS

The Lexus LS is a quietly opulent flagship that wraps cutting-edge tech in a calm, Zen-like cabin, turning gridlock into a spa appointment. Buyers after polished refinement and faultless build quality will love its hushed ride and diplomatic road manners, even if it never cries out for attention.

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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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Lexus LS
Honda Prelude

Costs and Consumption

Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Price
42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
216 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
5,235 mm
Length
4,525 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,349 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
760 L
Payload
455 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
359 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
188 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
264 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Honda
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