Honda Stream 2001 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 192 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Honda Stream engine produces 54 HP less power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 128 NM less than Volvo XC90. Despite less power, Honda Stream reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 11.2 | |
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The Honda Stream is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Stream consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Honda Stream over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.78 m | |
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Honda Stream is smaller. Honda Stream is 24 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 20 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Stream is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 158 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 158 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1520 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 91 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 317 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Stream is 1.5 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Honda Stream can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 9200 | |
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