2002 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Honda Stream
To start off, 2012 Honda Stream is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Passat (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Honda Stream. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Stream weights approximately 127 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Passat.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Volkswagen Passat (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Volkswagen Passat | 2012 Honda Stream | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | Passat | Stream |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1307 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |