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Volvo EX30 vs Honda Prelude - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (428 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (33000 £ vs 42400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EX30 or Honda Prelude?

Volvo EX30

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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.

Volvo EX30 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33000 £, while the Honda Prelude costs 42400 £. That’s a price difference of around 9437 £.

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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 Volvo EX30 has a clearly edge – offering 428 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 244 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Honda Prelude takes 8.20 s. That’s about 4.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Honda Prelude performs slight better – reaching 188 km/h, while the Volvo EX30 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo EX30 pulls clearly stronger with 543 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 228 Nm difference.

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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: Volvo EX30 offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo EX30 offers somewhat more room – 318 L compared to 264 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo EX30 performs distinct better – up to 1000 L, which is about 240 L more than the Honda Prelude.

Who wins the race?

The Volvo EX30 proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo EX30 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £33,000
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Volvo EX30

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 339 - 476 km
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Volvo EX30

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The Volvo EX30 arrives as a compact electric with crisp Scandinavian design and a cheeky personality, proving you can be serious about safety and still enjoy a grin on your commute. Its cabin is cleverly packaged and delightfully easy to live with, offering smart tech and practical touches that make it feel like a grown-up's city car with a sense of fun.

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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
33000 - 49100 £
Price
42400 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
5.20 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
339 - 476 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
49 - 65 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1840 - 1960 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
318 L
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
4233 mm
Length
4525 mm
Width
1838 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
1550 - 1567 mm
Height
1349 mm
Max trunk capacity
1000 L
Max trunk capacity
760 L
Payload
370 - 390 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.20 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
188 km/h
Torque
343 - 543 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1993 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Honda

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What drivetrain options does the Volvo EX30 have?

The Volvo EX30 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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