2008 Honda Stream vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, both 2008 Honda Stream and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Honda Stream. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 151 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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Stream.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Stream 2008 Volkswagen Passat
Make Honda Volkswagen
Model Stream Passat
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Minivan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1668 cc 1968 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 123 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 154 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94.4 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 18.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 190 km/hour 206 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.1 seconds 10.1 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1434 kg 1585 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1600 mm 1520 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.8 L/100km 6.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 70 L


 

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