What drivetrain options does the VW Arteon have?

The VW Arteon is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

What is the maximum horsepower of the VW Arteon?

The VW Arteon reaches a peak output of 320 HP, depending on the model.

What are the consumption figures for the VW Arteon in liters per 100 km?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 5.10 L.

What is the top speed of the VW Arteon?

Depending on the model, top speed is 250 km/h.

What is the VW Arteon’s trunk volume?

Depending on configuration, up to 590 L fit inside.

What are the dimensions of the VW Arteon?

The VW Arteon measures 4866 mm long, 1871 mm wide and 1451 mm high.

What drive types are available for the Honda Prelude?

The Honda Prelude is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

What is the maximum horsepower of the Honda Prelude?

Up to 184 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

What is the fuel consumption of the Honda Prelude according to the manufacturer?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 5.20 L.

What maximum speed does the Honda Prelude reach?

The Honda Prelude reaches up to 188 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Honda Prelude?

Length 4525 mm, width 1880 mm, height 1349 mm – those are the dimensions of the Honda Prelude.

VW Arteon vs Honda Prelude - Differences and prices compared

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

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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 has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42400 £, while the VW Arteon costs 43300 £. That’s a price difference of around 853 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Arteon manages with 5.10 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Honda Prelude with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

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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 VW Arteon has a clearly edge – offering 320 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Honda Prelude takes 8.20 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Arteon performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Honda Prelude tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 62 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Arteon pulls distinct stronger with 420 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 105 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: VW Arteon offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In terms of boot space, the VW Arteon offers significantly more room – 590 L compared to 264 L. That’s a difference of about 326 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Arteon performs significantly better – up to 1632 L, which is about 872 L more than the Honda Prelude.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Arteon shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 43300 - 60800 £	Price 42400 £
Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 8.6 L	Consumption L/100km 5.20 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity -
co2 133 - 195 g/km	co2 117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 66 L	Fuel tank capacity 40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Estate	Body Type Coupe
Seats 5	Seats 4
Doors 5	Doors 3
Curb weight 1607 - 1773 kg	Curb weight -
Trunk capacity 590 L	Trunk capacity 264 L
Length 4866 mm	Length 4525 mm
Width 1871 mm	Width 1880 mm
Height 1434 - 1451 mm	Height 1349 mm
Max trunk capacity 1632 L	Max trunk capacity 760 L
Payload 467 - 569 kg	Payload -

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Diesel, Petrol	Engine Type Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic	Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 150 - 320 HP	Power HP 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.9 - 9.4 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.20 s
Max Speed 216 - 250 km/h	Max Speed 188 km/h
Torque 320 - 420 Nm	Torque 315 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 110 - 235 kW	Power kW 135 kW
Engine capacity 1968 - 1984 cm3	Engine capacity 1993 cm3