Volvo S40 (1996 – 2000) vs Honda Prelude (1996 – 2000): specs compared
Both offer around 200 hp at most. The Volvo S40 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 228 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. The Honda Prelude is the lighter car, from 1,190 kg against 1,240 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
S40
1996 – 2000
|
Honda
Prelude
1996 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Japan |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2000 | 1996 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 95 – 200 hp | 133 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 143 – 300 Nm | 179 – 211 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 13.0 s | 7.5 – 9.2 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 235 km/h | 201 – 228 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 9.2 L/100 km | 9.2 – 9.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,480 mm | 4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,240 – 1,290 kg | 1,190 – 1,255 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.