Both the Prologue and the Lyriq have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.
Compare the2024 Honda PrologueVS 2024 Cadillac Lyriq
Safety
Warranty
There are over 88 percent more Honda dealers than there are Cadillac dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Prologue’s warranty.
Reliability
From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Honda vehicles are more reliable than Cadillac vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Honda 11 places higher in reliability than Cadillac.
Engine
The Prologue’s optional electric motors produces 8 lbs.-ft. more torque (333 vs. 325) than the Lyriq’s standard electric motor.
Fuel Economy and Range
On the EPA test cycle the Prologue gets better mileage than the Lyriq:
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MPGe |
Prologue |
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FWD |
Electric Motor |
107 city/91 hwy |
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AWD |
Electric Motors |
101 city/88 hwy |
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Elite Electric Motors |
99 city/84 hwy |
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RWD |
Electric Motor |
95 city/82 hwy |
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AWD |
Electric Motors |
96 city/81 hwy |
Suspension and Handling
For greater off-road capability the Prologue has a 1.1 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Lyriq (8.1 vs. 7 inches), allowing the Prologue to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.
Chassis
The Honda Prologue may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 550 to 650 pounds less than the Cadillac Lyriq.
The Prologue is 4.7 inches shorter than the Lyriq, making the Prologue easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.
Passenger Space
The Prologue has 6.6 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Lyriq (111.7 vs. 105.1).
The Prologue has 1 inch more front headroom, 1.1 inches more front hip room, .5 inches more front shoulder room, .4 inches more rear headroom and .4 inches more rear hip room than the Lyriq.
Cargo Capacity
A standard locking glovebox keeps your small valuables safer in the Prologue. The Lyriq doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.
Towing
The Prologue’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Lyriq’s (1500 vs. 0 pounds).
Ergonomics
The Prologue Elite has a standard heads-up display that projects speed in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Lyriq doesn’t offer a heads-up display.
To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Prologue has a standard rear wiper. The Lyriq doesn’t offer a rear wiper.