2008 Honda Stream vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2008 Honda Stream is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Honda Stream. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 624 kg more than 2008 Honda Stream. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Stream | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Stream | Sharan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |