Compare the2027 BMW iX3 VS 2026 Honda Prologue

The iX3’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Prologue doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The iX3 has a standard PostCrash iBrake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Prologue doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive is standard on the iX3. But it costs extra on the Prologue.

The BMW iX3’s optional Surround View is equipped with washers for its front and rear cameras, ensuring crystal-clear visibility in any weather condition. Conversely, the Honda Prologue only offers a rear camera washer, which may not provide the same level of all-weather performance.

The iX3’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Prologue doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the iX3 and the Prologue have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

The iX3 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.

The iX3’s corrosion warranty is 7 years longer than the Prologue’s (12 vs. 5 years).

BMW pays for scheduled maintenance on the iX3 for 2 years and 24,000 miles longer than Honda pays for maintenance for the Prologue (3/36,000 vs. 1/12000).

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that BMW vehicles are more reliable than Honda vehicles. J.D. Power ranks BMW above average in long-term dependability. With 12 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Honda is rated lower.

The iX3’s electric motors produces 243 more horsepower (463 vs. 220) and 233 lbs.-ft. more torque (476 vs. 243) than the Prologue’s standard electric motor. The iX3’s electric motors produces 163 more horsepower (463 vs. 300) and 121 lbs.-ft. more torque (476 vs. 355) than the Prologue’s optional electric motors.

On the EPA test cycle the iX3 gets better mileage than the Prologue:

			MPGe
iX3
	AWD	20" Summer Tires Electric Motors	125 city/110 hwy
		21" Summer Tires Electric Motors	112 city/98 hwy
		21" All Season Tires Electric Motors	111 city/98 hwy
		22" Summer Tires Electric Motors	111 city/97 hwy
		20" All Season Tires Electric Motors	107 city/97 hwy
Prologue
	FWD	Electric Motor	113 city/94 hwy
	AWD	Electric Motors	108 city/90 hwy
		Elite Electric Motors	104 city/87 hwy

The iX3 can travel longer on a full charge than the Prologue on a full charge:

			Miles
iX3
	AWD	20" Summer Tires Electric Motors	434 miles
		21" All Season Tires Electric Motors	399 miles
		21" Summer Tires Electric Motors	398 miles
		22" Summer Tires Electric Motors	392 miles
		20" All Season Tires Electric Motors	383 miles
Prologue
	FWD	Electric Motor	308 miles
	AWD	Electric Motors	294 miles
		Elite Electric Motors	283 miles

The iX3 has a standard locking charge port, which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The Prologue doesn’t have a locking charge port. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

The iX3’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Prologue doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the iX3’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Prologue:

	iX3	iX3	Prologue
Front Rotors	13 inches	13.7 inches	12.6 inches

The iX3’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 iX3’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Prologue’s standard 60 series tires. The iX3’s optional tires have a lower 35 series profile than the Prologue Elite’s 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the iX3 has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the Prologue. The iX3’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 21-inch wheels on the Prologue Elite.

The iX3 is 3.7 inches shorter than the Prologue, making the iX3 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The iX3 uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Prologue doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The iX3 has 1 inch more front headroom and .4 inches more rear headroom than the Prologue.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the iX3’s rear seats recline. The Prologue’s rear seats don’t recline.

The iX3 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Prologue with its rear seat up (31.4 vs. 25.2 cubic feet). The iX3 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Prologue with its rear seat folded (65 vs. 57.7 cubic feet).

The iX3’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Prologue’s (4400 vs. 1500 pounds).

Standard Trailer Stabilization Control on the iX3 uses the Dynamic Stability Control 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.

A Condition-Based Service Display is standard on the iX3 to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals for vehicle inspections, vehicle inspection based on actual driving conditions. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Honda doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the Prologue.

Unlike the driver-only memory seat in the Prologue Touring/Elite, the iX3 has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, power steering assist, outside mirror angle, climate settings and radio stations and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the iX3 to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Prologue doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

When the iX3 is put in reverse, the passenger rearview mirror tilts from its original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirror into its original position. The Prologue’s mirror doesn’t automatically adjust for backing.

The BMW iX3 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 only offered on the Prologue Elite.

Both the iX3 and the Prologue have standard heated front seats. The iX3 also offers optional heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Prologue.

The iX3 offers optional massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Prologue.

The iX3’s optional Parking Assistant Plus can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Optional Remote Control Parking will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The Prologue doesn’t offer an automated parking system.