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Lexus NX vs Honda Prelude - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (309 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (46000 £ vs 42400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus NX or Honda Prelude?

Lexus NX

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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Honda Prelude

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

NX

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.

Honda Prelude has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42400 £ , while the Lexus NX costs 46000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Lexus NX manages with 2.90 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Honda Prelude with 5.20 L. The difference is about 2.30 L per 100 km.

NX

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 NX has a significantly edge – offering 309 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 125 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus NX is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 6.30 s, while the Honda Prelude takes 8.20 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lexus NX performs slight better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Honda Prelude tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 12 km/h.

NX

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: Lexus NX offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In terms of boot space, the Lexus NX offers decisively more room – 545 L compared to 264 L. That’s a difference of about 281 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Lexus NX performs decisively better – up to 1436 L, which is about 676 L more than the Honda Prelude.

Who wins the race?

The Lexus NX proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Lexus NX is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £46,000
NX

Lexus NX

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 244 - 309 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.9 - 5.9 L
  • Electric Range : 72 km
Lexus NX
Honda Prelude

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Lexus NX

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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The Lexus NX wraps striking, chiseled styling around a cabin that feels more crafted living room than utility vehicle, with soft materials and user-friendly tech that give it genuine premium cachet. On the road it's composed and quietly confident, trading sporty pretensions for a refined, easygoing personality that will suit buyers who want luxury without fuss — with a little Lexus flair to make daily commutes feel special.

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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 NX
Honda Prelude

Costs and Consumption

Price
46000 - 64300 £
Price
42400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.20 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
72 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 - 134 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1805 - 2065 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
4660 mm
Length
4525 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
1670 mm
Height
1349 mm
Max trunk capacity
1436 L
Max trunk capacity
760 L
Payload
475 - 515 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
244 - 309 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.20 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
188 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
179 - 227 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
2487 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Honda
Is the Lexus NX offered with different drivetrains?

The Lexus NX is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.