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Toyota Prius vs Honda Prelude comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Prius or Honda Prelude?

Toyota Prius vs Honda Prelude: Key differences

Toyota Prius

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  • marginally cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space

Honda Prelude

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

Prius

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.

Toyota Prius is marginally cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Honda Prelude costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,008 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Honda Prelude with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

Prius

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 Toyota Prius offers slightly more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Honda Prelude takes 8.2 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Honda Prelude is very slightly faster – reaching 188 km/h, while the Toyota Prius tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 11 km/h.

Prius

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: Toyota Prius offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Prius offers barely more boot space – 284 L compared to 264 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius is clearly superior 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.

from £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 72 - 86 km
Toyota Prius
Honda Prelude

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Toyota Prius

The Prius glides through traffic like a wise commuter's secret weapon, balancing miserly running costs with an unflappable sense of reliability. It's not a thrill seeker, but its roomy cabin, sensible packaging and low-stress driving personality make it a brilliant choice for buyers who value peace of mind over pulse-raising performance.

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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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Toyota Prius
Honda Prelude

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Price
42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 - 17 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
284 L
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
4,599 mm
Length
4,525 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,349 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
760 L
Payload
365 - 375 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
223 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
188 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
164 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Honda
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