Verdict
The Tank 300 is 34% more powerful, the Tank 300 has a 34% bigger boot, while the Tank 300 is about 10% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
What the Tank 300 has over the Prelude
What the Prelude has over the Tank 300
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Tank 300's wheelbase is 145 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Tank 300 is 50 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Tank 300: 400 litres against 264.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM250,000✓ | RM278,000 |
| Body type | SUV | Coupe |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM440 | RM377✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM2,550/mo✓ | RM2,840/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM6,813✓ | RM7,541 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Atkinson Cycle Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 1,993 cc |
| Horsepower | 217 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 143 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 380 Nm at 1,800 rpm✓ | 189 Nm at 4,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 81 mm × 96.7 mm |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 181 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 315 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Automatic | e-CVT |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 188 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,760 mm | 4,522 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,903 mm | 1,355 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,605 mm |
| Weight | 2,155 kg | 1,469 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 400 litres✓ | 264 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/60R18 | 235/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/60R18 | 235/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy HT | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 18 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 18 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi Link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19 |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19 |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Motion-Adaptive Electric Power Steering (EPS) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Knee Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Massaging Function and Seat Ventilation | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 USB Ports, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Yes | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 9-speaker Infinity Sound System | — |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10-year/unlimited-mileage high-voltage (hybrid) battery warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Which has the better warranty?
The Tank 300 carries a 6-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the Prelude. Prelude: 10-year/unlimited-mileage high-voltage (hybrid) battery warranty.
