2003 Honda HR-V vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda HR-V (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo weights approximately 245 kg more than 2003 Honda HR-V.
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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda HR-V | 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | HR-V | Vaneo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 62 L |
