Compare the2024 Acura ZDXVS 2024 Honda Prologue

Both the ZDX and the Prologue 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.

The ZDX comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Prologue’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Acura vehicles are more reliable than Honda vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Acura fourth in overall reliability. Honda is ranked fifth.

The ZDX has more powerful engines than the Prologue:

As tested in Motor Trend the Acura ZDX is faster than the Honda Prologue electric motors:

The ZDX can travel longer on a full charge than the Prologue on a full charge:

Regenerative brakes improve the ZDX’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Prologue doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

For better stopping power the ZDX Type S’ front brake rotors are larger than those on the Prologue:

The ZDX’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Prologue are solid, not vented.

The ZDX stops much shorter than the Prologue:

For better traction, the ZDX has larger standard tires than the Prologue (265/50R20 vs. 255/60R19).

The ZDX A-Spec’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Prologue’s standard 60 series tires. The ZDX Type S’ tires have a lower 40 series profile than the Prologue Elite’s 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the ZDX A-Spec has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the Prologue. The ZDX Type S’ 22-inch wheels are larger than the 21-inch wheels on the Prologue Elite.

The ZDX has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Prologue doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Having a flat tire is dangerous, inconvenient and expensive. The self-sealing tires standard on the ZDX can automatically seal most punctures up to 3/16 of an inch, effectively preventing most flat tires. Self-sealing tires aren’t available on some tire packages on the Prologue.

The ZDX offers an available driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The Prologue’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The ZDX’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50% to 50%) than the Prologue’s (54% to 46%). This gives the ZDX more stable handling and braking.

The ZDX Type S handles at .85 G’s, while the Prologue Elite pulls only .80 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The ZDX Type S executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2 seconds quicker than the Prologue Elite (25.1 seconds @ .75 average G’s vs. 27.1 seconds @ .64 average G’s).

The ZDX has 8.5 inches more front hip room, 11.9 inches more rear hip room and .4 inches more rear shoulder room than the Prologue.

The ZDX has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Prologue with its rear seat up (29.7 vs. 25.2 cubic feet). The ZDX has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Prologue with its rear seat folded (63 vs. 57.7 cubic feet).

The ZDX’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Prologue’s (3500 vs. 1500 pounds).

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the ZDX uses the Vehicle Stability Assist sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Prologue doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Acura service is better than Honda. J.D. Power ranks Acura 9th in service department satisfaction (above the industry average). With a 7% lower rating, Honda is ranked 12th.

Unlike the driver-only memory seat in the Prologue Touring/Elite, the ZDX Type S has a passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The ZDX’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Prologue’s manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts detailed tests on headlights for their range both straight ahead and in curves and to be certain they don’t exceed acceptable amounts of glare to oncoming drivers. The ZDX’s headlights were rated “Good” by the IIHS, while the Prologue’s headlights are rated “Acceptable.”

The Acura ZDX has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors are not standard on all versions of the Prologue.

Both the ZDX and the Prologue have standard heated front seats. The ZDX Type S also has standard heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Prologue.

The ZDX Type S’ Automatic Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The Prologue doesn’t offer an automated parking system.