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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Honda Prelude - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (132 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (28400 £ vs 42400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Honda Prelude?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Honda Prelude

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28400 £, while the Honda Prelude costs 42400 £. That’s a price difference of around 13980 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Honda Prelude manages with 5.20 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.20 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

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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 Honda Prelude has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 184 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Prelude is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 8.20 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.30 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 204 km/h, while the Honda Prelude tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Honda Prelude pulls decisively stronger with 315 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 163 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Honda Prelude offers decisively more seating capacity – 4 vs 2.

In terms of boot space, the Honda Prelude offers significantly more room – 264 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 134 L.

Who wins the race?

The Honda Prelude proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Honda Prelude is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Honda Prelude

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.20 L
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

The Mazda MX-5 is a featherweight, open-top sports car that turns ordinary roads into a grin-inducing playground thanks to razor-sharp steering and an engaging, tactile gearbox. It won’t swallow the weekly shopping or ski bags, but for anyone after pure driving fun and sun-on-your-face weekends, few cars match its sheer charm and value.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
28400 - 33800 £
Price
42400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.20 L
Consumption L/100km
5.20 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
3
Curb weight
1078 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
3915 mm
Length
4525 mm
Width
1735 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
1225 mm
Height
1349 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
760 L
Payload
152 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.30 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.20 s
Max Speed
204 km/h
Max Speed
188 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1496 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Honda

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What drivetrain options does the Mazda MX-5 Roadster have?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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