Matchup
Tesla Model Y vs Honda Prologue
The 2026 Model Y Premium AWD against the 2026 Prologue Elite AWD, through ten physics labs and every official rating we could find.
Last checked Oct 19, 2026. Every figure links to its source.
The short answer
- The Model Y stops from 70 mph in 174 ft, 12 ft shorter than the Prologue (186 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- The Model Y is rated 123 MPGe by the EPA, 28 MPGe better than the Prologue (95 MPGe). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
- The Model Y goes 44 mi farther on a charge by the EPA’s count: 327 mi against 283 mi. PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
- The Model Y gets to 60 mph 2.0 s sooner: 3.9 s against 5.9 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
Who each one suits
The Model Y wins most of this one. It stops 12 ft shorter from 70 mph, is rated 28 MPGe better, goes 44 mi farther on a charge, gets to 60 mph 2.0 s sooner, tows 2,000 lb more and has 5.0 cu ft more cargo space.
The Prologue’s one measured advantage is ground clearance: it rides 1.5 in higher. Buy it if you prefer how it feels and looks inside, which these labs don’t measure.
At a glance
| Model Y | Prologue | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price, this trim | $51,630PublishedTesla | $51,895PublishedHonda |
| Powertrain | Permanent-magnet rear + induction front motor · Dual motor AWD | Permanent-magnet front + induction rear motor (GM Ultium drive units) · Dual motor AWD |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 3.9 sTestedCar and Driver | 5.9 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 174 ft (53.0 m)TestedCar and Driver | 186 ft (56.7 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| EPA efficiency | 123 MPGePublishedEPA | 95 MPGePublishedEPA |
| EPA range | 327 mi (526 km)PublishedEPA | 283 mi (455 km)PublishedEPA |
| Cargo behind the second row | 29.0 cu ft (821 L)TestedCar and Driver | 24.0 cu ft (680 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Large suitcases, packed | 5Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 4Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Seats | 5PublishedEdmunds | 5PublishedHonda |
| Crash ratings | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS Top Safety Pick+ | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS crash tests A/G/G |
Acceleration
The Model Y gets to 60 mph 2.0 s sooner: 3.9 s against 5.9 s.
| Model Y | Prologue | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 397 hp (296 kW)PublishedCar and Driver | 300 hp (224 kW)PublishedHonda |
| Torque | 389 lb-ft (527 Nm)PublishedCar and Driver | 355 lb-ft (481 Nm)PublishedHonda |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 3.9 sTestedCar and Driver | 5.9 sTestedCar and Driver |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 3.9 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 5.7 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Passing, 50–70 mph | 1.7 sTestedCar and Driver | 3.9 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Quarter mile | 12.3 sTestedCar and Driver | 14.8 sTestedCar and Driver |
Braking and stopping distance
The Model Y stops from 70 mph in 174 ft, 12 ft shorter than the Prologue (186 ft).
| Model Y | Prologue | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 174 ft (53.0 m)TestedCar and Driver | 186 ft (56.7 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 60–0 mph, tested | no data | 129 ft (39.3 m)TestedMotorTrend |
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 360 ft (109.9 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 378 ft (115.4 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 277 ft (84.3 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 289 ft (88.0 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 167 ft (50.9 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 176 ft (53.6 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
Rollover
NHTSA puts the Model Y’s single-vehicle rollover risk lower: 8.6% risk against 10.5% risk for the Prologue.
| Model Y | Prologue | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA rollover rating | 5★ · 8.6% riskTestedNHTSA | 4★ · 10.5% riskTestedNHTSA |
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 13 mph (21 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs | 13 mph (21 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.40Simulated, estimated inputs | 1.35Simulated, estimated inputs |
Efficiency and running costs
The Model Y is rated 123 MPGe by the EPA, 28 MPGe better than the Prologue (95 MPGe).
| Model Y | Prologue | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA efficiency | 123 MPGePublishedEPA | 95 MPGePublishedEPA |
| EPA range | 327 mi (526 km)PublishedEPA | 283 mi (455 km)PublishedEPA |
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $753/yrDerivedEPA | $974/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 29 kWh/100 mi (18.3 kWh/100 km)Simulated, estimated inputs | 33 kWh/100 mi (20.5 kWh/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Drag coefficient | 0.22PublishedEVSpecs | 0.27DerivedCar and Driver |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
The Model Y held 0.88 g on the skidpad against 0.80 g for the Prologue.
| Model Y | Prologue | |
|---|---|---|
| Skidpad grip, tested | 0.88 gTestedCar and Driver | 0.80 gTestedCar and Driver |
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.88 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.80 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.26 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.24 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Turning circle | 39.7 ft (12.1 m)Estimate | 39.6 ft (12.1 m)PublishedHonda |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in (17 cm)PublishedEdmunds | 8.1 in (21 cm)PublishedHonda |
| Tires | Hankook iON evo AS SUV all-season · 255/45R19TestedCar and Driver | Bridgestone Alenza A/S 02 Enliten 275/45R21 all-season (self-sealing) · 275/45R21TestedCar and Driver |
Space, luggage and fit
The Model Y is rated to tow 2,000 lb more: 3,500 lb against 1,500 lb.
| Model Y | Prologue | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5PublishedEdmunds | 5PublishedHonda |
| Large suitcases, packed | 5Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 4Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Carry-ons in the space left | 3Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Cargo behind the second row | 29.0 cu ft (821 L)TestedCar and Driver | 24.0 cu ft (680 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Cargo, seats folded | 71.0 cu ft (2,010 L)TestedCar and Driver | 55.0 cu ft (1,557 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Front trunk | 4.0 cu ft (113 L)TestedCar and Driver | no data |
| Towing | 3,500 lb (1,588 kg)PublishedEdmunds | 1,500 lb (680 kg)PublishedHonda |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | +1.7 in (4 cm)Simulatedfrom Edmunds | +1.6 in (4 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +3.9 in (10 cm)Simulatedfrom Edmunds | +4.0 in (10 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +6.8 in (17 cm)Simulatedfrom Edmunds | +7.0 in (18 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | +2.2 in (6 cm)Simulatedfrom Edmunds | +2.4 in (6 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +4.4 in (11 cm)Simulatedfrom Edmunds | +3.7 in (9 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | −0.4 in head · +0.1 in kneeSimulatedfrom Edmunds | −0.2 in head · −0.6 in kneeSimulatedfrom Honda |
| Front head room, published | 41.0 in (104 cm)PublishedEdmunds | 38.2 in (97 cm)PublishedHonda |
| Rear head room, published | 39.4 in (100 cm)PublishedEdmunds | 36.7 in (93 cm)PublishedHonda |
| Rear leg room, published | 40.5 in (103 cm)PublishedEdmunds | 39.4 in (100 cm)PublishedHonda |
Cabin noise
No meaningful gap between the Model Y and the Prologue on what we can measure here.
| Model Y | Prologue | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin sound at 70 mph | 66 dBATestedCar and Driver | no data |
Visibility
From the driver’s seat the Model Y’s hood hides the first 11 ft of road; the Prologue’s hides 25 ft.
| Model Y | Prologue | |
|---|---|---|
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 11 ft (3.2 m)Simulated, estimated inputs | 25 ft (7.5 m)Simulated |
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 65%Simulated, estimated inputs | 35%Simulated |
Headlights and night stopping
IIHS rates the Model Y’s headlights Good and the Prologue’s Acceptable.
| Model Y | Prologue | |
|---|---|---|
| IIHS headlight rating | GoodTestedIIHS | AcceptableTestedIIHS |
| Low beams, straight road (right edge) | 332 ft (101.1 m)TestedIIHS | 330 ft (100.5 m)TestedIIHS |
| Fastest you can stop inside the low beams | 70 mph (113 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS | 69 mph (110 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS |
| High beams, straight road (right edge) | 442 ft (134.7 m)TestedIIHS | 484 ft (147.6 m)TestedIIHS |
Crash safety
In the IIHS small overlap front test the Model Y rates Good and the Prologue Acceptable.
| Model Y | Prologue | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5★TestedNHTSA | 5★TestedNHTSA |
| IIHS small overlap front | GoodTestedIIHS | AcceptableTestedIIHS |
| IIHS moderate overlap front (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS side (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS award | 2026 Top Safety Pick+PublishedIIHS | no data |
| Curb weight | 4,421 lb (2,005 kg)TestedCar and Driver | 5,268 lb (2,390 kg)TestedCar and Driver |
Where each one wins
Tesla Model Y
- The Model Y stops from 70 mph in 174 ft, 12 ft shorter than the Prologue (186 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- The Model Y is rated 123 MPGe by the EPA, 28 MPGe better than the Prologue (95 MPGe). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
- The Model Y goes 44 mi farther on a charge by the EPA’s count: 327 mi against 283 mi. PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
- The Model Y gets to 60 mph 2.0 s sooner: 3.9 s against 5.9 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- The Model Y is rated to tow 2,000 lb more: 3,500 lb against 1,500 lb. PublishedEdmundsPublishedHonda
- From the driver’s seat the Model Y’s hood hides the first 11 ft of road; the Prologue’s hides 25 ft. Simulated, estimated inputsSimulated
- The Model Y makes 97 hp more: 397 hp against 300 hp. PublishedCar and DriverPublishedHonda
- Passing from 50 to 70 mph takes 1.7 s in the Model Y and 3.9 s in the Prologue. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Model Y costs about $221 a year less to run: $753/yr against $974/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA
- The Model Y held 0.88 g on the skidpad against 0.80 g for the Prologue. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- NHTSA puts the Model Y’s single-vehicle rollover risk lower: 8.6% risk against 10.5% risk for the Prologue. TestedNHTSATestedNHTSA
- The Model Y has 5.0 cu ft more cargo space behind its second row: 29.0 cu ft against 24.0 cu ft. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- Our packing test fits 5 large suitcases in the Model Y and 4 in the Prologue. Simulatedfrom Car and DriverSimulatedfrom Honda
- Drivers see 65% of the ground within 33 ft of the Model Y’s nose and 35% in the Prologue. Simulated, estimated inputsSimulated
- IIHS rates the Model Y’s headlights Good and the Prologue’s Acceptable. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
- In the IIHS small overlap front test the Model Y rates Good and the Prologue Acceptable. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
Other trims
- Prologue EX FWD
- Prologue Elite AWD · on this page
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Sources
- Car and Driver: 2026 Tesla Model Y review and instrumented tests (Premium RWD, Long Range AWD) (2026-09)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2024 Honda Prologue Is a Better EV Than It Is a Honda (Elite AWD) (2024-06)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Tesla Model Y ratings (2026-09)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Honda Prologue FWD, AWD Touring and AWD Elite ratings (2026-10)
- Tesla: Model Y design studio: US prices, destination and order fee (2026-09)
- American Honda: 2026 Prologue trims and starting MSRP (excludes $1,495 destination) (2026-10)
- Honda News (American Honda): 2026 Honda Prologue Specifications & Features (2025-10)
- Edmunds: 2026 Tesla Model Y trims and specifications (Tesla data) (2026-07)
- MotorTrend: 2024 Honda Prologue First Test (AWD Elite) (2024-07)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Tesla Model Y SUV AWD (VehicleId 22140) (2026-09)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Honda Prologue SUV BEV AWD (VehicleId 20907) (2026-10)
- EV Specifications: 2026 Tesla Model Y North America trim comparison (Tesla data) (2025-10)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (2025-08)
- IIHS: 2026 Tesla Model Y ratings (applies to 2026–27 models) (2026-09)
- IIHS: 2026 Honda Prologue ratings (crash tests apply to 2024–26 models) (2026-10)
- IIHS: Two additional models garner Top Safety Pick+ awards (Sep 3, 2026) (2026-09)
Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.