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Volvo S90 vs Honda Prelude comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Honda Prelude?

Volvo S90 vs Honda Prelude: Key differences

Volvo S90

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

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly 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

S90

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.

Honda Prelude is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,400 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,800 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Honda Prelude with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

Prelude

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 Volvo S90 offers considerably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 271 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Honda Prelude takes 8.2 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers significantly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 394 Nm more.

S90

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Volvo S90 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Honda Prelude is markedly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 367 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S90 offers substantially more boot space – 453 L compared to 264 L. That’s a difference of about 189 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries considerably more – 518 kg compared to 305 kg. That’s a difference of about 213 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £62,200
S90

Volvo S90

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 89 km
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Volvo S90

The Volvo S90 is a composed, elegant luxury sedan that dresses Scandinavian restraint in a quietly imposing package. It prioritises serene highway manners and a calm, tech‑savvy cabin, making it a car that suggests you deserve the nicer things in life without ever raising its voice.

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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
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
17 - 149 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
1,545 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
-
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
305 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Honda
What drivetrain options does the Volvo S90 have?

The Volvo S90 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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