Honda Prologue vs Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model Y is more fuel-efficient at 120 MPG combined, against 99 MPG for the Honda Prologue. At EPA assumptions that is about $100 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Prologue | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,424 | 611 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 29 and 2 | 150 and 7 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 11,000 miles | 9,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 99 MPG | 120 MPG |
| City and highway | 107 and 91 | 128 and 112 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $750 | $650 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,424 complaints for the Honda Prologue and 611 for the Tesla Model Y. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 3 for the Honda Prologue, 5 for the Tesla Model Y.