Honda Accord vs Honda Prelude
Overview | |
Years produced1976-Present | Years produced1978-2001 |
MSRP$27,295 | MSRP$42,000 |
Listings800 | Listings22 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryIt’s true the Honda Accord midsize sedan doesn’t have all-wheel drive, a third-row seat, a big cargo area you can pack to the roof, or styling that suggests you live an adventurous lifestyle. If you want those things, spend thousands of dollars more for the Honda Pilot SUV, which is less dynamic to drive and more expensive to own and operate. But, if you don’t need (or want) those things, consider the 11th-generation 2023 Accord, which remains an excellent, if comparatively expensive, example of the traditional four-door family car. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Prelude coupe, a signature Honda model from the late 1970s to the early 2000s, returns for the 2026 model year in a completely new form. Its spirited performance should please a wide swath of shoppers, while its efficient hybrid powertrain gives it a definite advantage in both environmental impact and fuel savings. Verdict: With head-turning style and a near-luxury interior, the all-new 2026 Honda Prelude is a standout among the few other sporty coupes on the market. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 192 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 200 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower192 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City29 | MPG City46 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway41 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 192 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 200 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque192 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower192 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City29 | MPG City46 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway41 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemOptional |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.7 cu ft | Cargo Space15.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3239 lbs | Curb Weight3261 lbs |
Height57.1 in | Height53.4 in |
Length195.7 in | Length178.4 in |
Width73.3 in | Width74.0 in |
Wheelbase111.4 in | Wheelbase102.6 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1976-Present | 1978-2001 |
MSRP | $27,295 | $42,000 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | 6.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | It’s true the Honda Accord midsize sedan doesn’t have all-wheel drive, a third-row seat, a big cargo area you can pack to the roof, or styling that suggests you live an adventurous lifestyle. If you want those things, spend thousands of dollars more for the Honda Pilot SUV, which is less dynamic to drive and more expensive to own and operate. But, if you don’t need (or want) those things, consider the 11th-generation 2023 Accord, which remains an excellent, if comparatively expensive, example of the traditional four-door family car. | The Prelude coupe, a signature Honda model from the late 1970s to the early 2000s, returns for the 2026 model year in a completely new form. Its spirited performance should please a wide swath of shoppers, while its efficient hybrid powertrain gives it a definite advantage in both environmental impact and fuel savings. Verdict: With head-turning style and a near-luxury interior, the all-new 2026 Honda Prelude is a standout among the few other sporty coupes on the market. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 192 hp I4 | 2.0L 200 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 192 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 29 | 46 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 41 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 192 hp I4 | 2.0L 200 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 192 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | |
Horsepower | 192 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 29 | 46 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 41 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.7 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3239 lbs | 3261 lbs |
Height | 57.1 in | 53.4 in |
Length | 195.7 in | 178.4 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 74.0 in |
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 102.6 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
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