2009 Honda Stream vs. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Stream. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Stream would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Stream (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Stream weights approximately 137 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle (175 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Stream | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Stream | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4278 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2537 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
