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smart #1 vs Honda Prelude comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Honda Prelude?

smart #1 vs Honda Prelude: Key differences

smart #1

  • barely cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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Honda Prelude

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  • visibly lighter
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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:

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

smart #1 is barely cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Honda Prelude costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,723 £.

Prelude

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 smart #1 offers substantially more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 184 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Honda Prelude takes 8.2 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers noticeably more torque with 470 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: smart #1 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Honda Prelude is visibly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers moderately more boot space – 313 L compared to 264 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries noticeably more – 425 kg compared to 305 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 is far ahead overall 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.

£40,705
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smart #1

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 368 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 km
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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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TheRock
25 Apr 2026, 09:56:11

More beautiful design. Porsche is way behind Prelude.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 £
Price
42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,545 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
425 kg
Payload
305 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
368 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
470 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
smart
Brand
Honda
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

The smart #1 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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