Honda Prologue vs Hyundai Nexo: Specs Compared
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The Honda Prologue is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 104 mpg combined versus 68 mpg for the Hyundai Nexo, a 36 mpg advantage.
Across 3 measured categories, the Honda Prologue leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2024–2026
Honda Prologue
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 9 configurations
2019–2026
Hyundai Nexo
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 16 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Honda Prologue | Hyundai Nexo |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 104 mpg ✓ | 68 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 113 mpg ✓ | 71 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 94 mpg ✓ | 64 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $750 | Not available |
| Lowest CO2 output | Not available | Not available |
| Engines offered | Not available | PMSM, PEM |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1) | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity | Hydrogen |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Years covered | 2024–2026 | 2019–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 9 | 16 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Honda Prologue vs Hyundai Nexo dimensions and size
The Honda Prologue is 8.3 inches longer than the Hyundai Nexo on a wheelbase 11.8 inches longer, and 1,148.6 lbs heavier. Both clear the roughly 200 inches of usable length in a standard single garage bay.
| Dimension | Honda Prologue (2026) | Hyundai Nexo (2022) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.1 in | 183.9 in | 8.3 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 78.3 in | 73.2 in | 5.1 in |
| Height | 64.6 in | 64.6 in | identical |
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 109.8 in | 11.8 in |
| Curb weight | 5,207 lbs | 4,059 lbs | 1,149 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Honda Prologue vs Hyundai Nexo: what the numbers mean
City and highway economy: the Honda Prologue leads in both cycles — 113 mpg city and 94 mpg highway against 71 and 64 mpg — so its fuel-efficiency advantage holds whether you commute in traffic or cover long highway miles.
Powertrain choice: the Honda Prologue is recorded with no distinct engine configurations, the Hyundai Nexo with 2 (PMSM, PEM). Across 9 recorded Honda Prologue configurations and 16 for the Hyundai Nexo, the wider the engine spread the more the real-world fuel efficiency depends on which version you actually buy, so check the specific model year and drivetrain rather than the headline number.
Drivetrain and class: the Honda Prologue is offered with All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, the Hyundai Nexo with Front-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
Prologue vs Nexo: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Honda Prologue or the Hyundai Nexo?
The Honda Prologue is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 104 mpg combined versus 68 mpg for the Hyundai Nexo, a 36 mpg advantage.
What engines do the Prologue and Nexo offer?
Honda Prologue: no engine data on record. Hyundai Nexo: PMSM, PEM.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Honda Prologue as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and the Hyundai Nexo as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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