Honda Prelude vs Subaru BRZ
The Honda Prelude and Subaru BRZ appeal to buyers after a stylish, affordable coupe in Malaysia, but they chase the brief differently. The Prelude leans towards a sporty-yet-refined grand-touring character; the BRZ is a focused, rear-drive driver’s coupe.
The Prelude offers Honda’s polish, refinement and a more comfortable, everyday-friendly coupe. The BRZ is the more hardcore enthusiast choice, with its naturally-aspirated boxer engine and playful rear-drive handling.
Bottom line: Choose the Prelude for a refined, comfortable sporty coupe; choose the BRZ for a purer rear-drive driving experience.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 278,000 | RM 249,245 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | C-Segment | Sports Car |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Assembly | Japan | Japan |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,993 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Power | 143 hp | 234 hp |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | e-CVT | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9 s | 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 188 km/h | 226 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| CO2 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,522 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,355 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,605 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Boot | 264 L | 226 L |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Knee Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side and Front Curtain |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | — |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 yrs | 5 yrs |
| Road tax / year | RM 377 | RM 767 |



