2009 Honda Stream vs. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2009 Honda Stream and 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2009 Honda Stream. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 881 kg more than 2009 Honda Stream. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Stream. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Stream. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Stream has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Stream will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Stream | 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Stream | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 2315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3001 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
