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Suzuki Jimny vs Honda Prelude - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (102 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (25300 £ vs 42400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Jimny or Honda Prelude?

Suzuki Jimny

Honda Prelude

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

Jimny

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Suzuki Jimny has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25300 £ , while the Honda Prelude costs 42400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17151 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Honda Prelude manages with 5.20 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.70 L. The difference is about 2.50 L per 100 km.

Jimny

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Honda Prelude has a convincingly edge – offering 184 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Prelude is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.20 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.80 s. That’s about 4.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Honda Prelude performs noticeable better – reaching 188 km/h, while the Suzuki Jimny tops out at 145 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Honda Prelude pulls clearly stronger with 315 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm difference.

Jimny

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.

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

In maximum load capacity, the Suzuki Jimny performs slightly better – up to 863 L, which is about 103 L more than the Honda Prelude.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda Prelude sits 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.

Suzuki Jimny
Honda Prelude

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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

Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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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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Suzuki Jimny
Honda Prelude

Costs and Consumption

Price
25300 - 27700 £
Price
42400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.70 L
Consumption L/100km
5.20 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
173 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
3
Doors
3
Curb weight
1165 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
3645 mm
Length
4525 mm
Width
1645 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
1705 mm
Height
1349 mm
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Max trunk capacity
760 L
Payload
270 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.80 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.20 s
Max Speed
145 km/h
Max Speed
188 km/h
Torque
130 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1462 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 cm3

General

Model Year
2021 - 2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
Honda
What drivetrain options does the Suzuki Jimny have?

The Suzuki Jimny is offered with 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.