Which Honda Stream Version Should You Buy?
The Honda Stream version to choose depends chiefly on whether you value lower weight, stronger performance, AWD, or transmission choice. The 2.0 AT and 2.0 CVT versions produced from 2006 offer 150 hp, while earlier 2.0 versions reach 154–158 hp. The 1.7 versions offer 125 or 130 hp, and the later 1.8 AT produces 140 hp.
The Honda Stream version to choose depends chiefly on whether you value lower weight, stronger performance, AWD, or transmission choice. The 2.0 AT and 2.0 CVT versions produced from 2006 offer 150 hp, while earlier 2.0 versions reach 154–158 hp. The 1.7 versions offer 125 or 130 hp, and the later 1.8 AT produces 140 hp. Recorded acceleration favors several 2.0 versions at 9.3 seconds from 0–100 km/h, compared with 11.1 seconds for versions with recorded 1.7 or 1.8 performance. Every Stream in the supplied data is a Compact Van with Gasoline power, an Inline 4-cylinder engine, and no boost.
Honda Stream generations and version changes
The 1 generation ran from October 2000 through December 2003 as a Compact Van with 12 listed modifications. Its range includes 1.7 MT and 1.7 AT versions with 125 or 130 hp, plus 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT versions producing 154, 156, or 158 hp. FWD and AWD are both represented. Buyers can choose Manual or Automatic transmissions, but no CVT is listed for this period.
The restyled 1 generation ran from September 2003 through June 2006, remaining a Compact Van with 12 modifications. It retains the 1.7 MT, 1.7 AT, 2.0 MT, and 2.0 AT names, while adding 2.0 CVT. Outputs range from 125 hp to 158 hp. FWD and AWD remain available, as do Manual and Automatic gearboxes.
The 2 generation ran from July 2006 through May 2009 as a Compact Van with four modifications. The engine range changed to 1.8 AT with 140 hp and 2.0 AT or 2.0 CVT with 150 hp. Transmission choice narrowed to Automatic and Variable, while both FWD and AWD remained available.
The restyled 2 generation ran from June 2009 through May 2014, again as a Compact Van with four modifications. Its version names and outputs remain 1.8 AT with 140 hp and 2.0 AT or 2.0 CVT with 150 hp. The principal recorded changes from the preceding 2 generation are weights and fuel-tank capacity rather than additional engine output.
Honda Stream engine specs comparison
Repeated version names below are separated by generation, power, transmission, or drive so that each specification remains tied to the correct modification.
| Period and version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders/layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2003 1.7 MT, 125 hp | 125 hp | 153 Nm | 1668 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline | No | Manual, 5 | FWD or AWD |
| 2000–2003 1.7 AT, 125 hp | 125 hp | 153 Nm | 1668 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline | No | Automatic, 4 | FWD or AWD |
| 2000–2003 1.7 AT, 130 hp | 130 hp | 155 Nm | 1668 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | No | Automatic, 4 | FWD or AWD |
| 2000–2003 2.0 AT, 154 hp | 154 hp | 186 Nm | 1998 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | No | Automatic, 5 | FWD |
| 2000–2003 2.0 MT, 156 hp | 156 hp | 192 Nm | 1998 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline | No | Manual, 5 | FWD or AWD |
| 2000–2003 2.0 AT, 156 hp | 156 hp | 192 Nm | 1998 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline | No | Automatic, 5 | FWD or AWD |
| 2000–2003 2.0 AT, 158 hp | 158 hp | 190 Nm | 1998 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | No | Automatic, 4 | AWD |
| 2003–2006 1.7 MT, 125 hp | 125 hp | 153 Nm | 1668 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline | No | Manual, 5 | FWD or AWD |
| 2003–2006 1.7 AT, 125 hp | 125 hp | 153 Nm | 1668 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline | No | Automatic, 4 | FWD or AWD |
| 2003–2006 1.7 AT, 130 hp | 130 hp | 155 Nm | 1668 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | No | Automatic, 4 | FWD or AWD |
| 2003–2006 2.0 MT, 156 hp | 156 hp | 192 Nm | 1998 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline | No | Manual, 5 | FWD or AWD |
| 2003–2006 2.0 AT, 156 hp | 156 hp | 192 Nm | 1998 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline | No | Automatic, 5 | FWD or AWD |
| 2003–2006 2.0 CVT, 156 hp | 156 hp | 188 Nm | 1998 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| 2003–2006 2.0 AT, 158 hp | 158 hp | 190 Nm | 1998 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | No | Automatic, 4 | AWD |
| 2006–2009 1.8 AT, 140 hp | 140 hp | 174 Nm | 1799 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline | No | Automatic, 5 | FWD or AWD |
| 2006–2009 2.0 AT, 150 hp | 150 hp | 190 Nm | 1997 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline | No | Automatic, 5 | AWD |
| 2006–2009 2.0 CVT, 150 hp | 150 hp | 192 Nm | 1997 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| 2009–2014 1.8 AT, 140 hp | 140 hp | 174 Nm | 1799 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline | No | Automatic, 5 | FWD or AWD |
| 2009–2014 2.0 AT, 150 hp | 150 hp | 190 Nm | 1997 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline | No | Automatic, 5 | AWD |
| 2009–2014 2.0 CVT, 150 hp | 150 hp | 192 Nm | 1997 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
On calculated specific output, the 1.7 engines deliver about 74.9 hp per litre at 125 hp and 77.9 hp per litre at 130 hp. The 1.8 AT produces about 77.8 hp per litre. The later 150 hp 2.0 versions provide about 75.1 hp per litre, while the earlier 156 hp and 158 hp 2.0 engines reach approximately 78.1 and 79.1 hp per litre respectively. The 158 hp 2.0 AT therefore has the highest power per litre in this data, although its recorded acceleration and economy are not measured.
Honda Stream performance and fuel economy
The recorded 1.7 MT and 1.7 AT specifications with 125 hp accelerate from 0–100 km/h in 11.1 seconds and reach 190 km/h. Their quoted consumption in the restyled 1 generation is 9.9 l/100 km in the city, 6.5 l/100 km on the highway, and 7.7 l/100 km combined. Consumption for their original 1 generation equivalents is not measured.
The 130 hp 1.7 AT has 0–100 km/h acceleration, maximum speed, and fuel consumption listed as not measured in both the original and restyled 1 generation.
Several 156 hp 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT specifications record 0–100 km/h in 9.3 seconds, a 205 km/h maximum speed, and consumption of 11.4 l/100 km city, 7 l/100 km highway, and 8.6 l/100 km combined where measured. One original-generation 2.0 MT AWD instead records 9.8 seconds, 200 km/h, and 11, 7.3, and 8.8 l/100 km respectively. Performance and economy for the 154 hp 2.0 AT, the 158 hp 2.0 AT, and the restyled 2.0 CVT are not measured.
For the 2006–2014 cars, each 1.8 AT specification records 11.1 seconds and 190 km/h, while fuel consumption is not measured. The 2.0 AT and 2.0 CVT record 9.3 seconds and 205 km/h, with 11.4 l/100 km city, 7 l/100 km highway, and 8.6 l/100 km combined. Against the 1.8 AT, the later 2.0 versions add 10 hp and cut the recorded 0–100 km/h time by 1.8 seconds.
Honda Stream dimensions, weight, clearance, and wheels
All listed versions have 150 mm of ground clearance. Original and restyled 1 generation models use a 55-litre fuel tank. The 2 generation also has a 55-litre tank, while the 2009–2014 restyling reduces it to 50 litres.
Kerb weights vary substantially. In the 2000–2003 generation, listed values run from 1310 kg for a 130 hp 1.7 AT FWD to 1460 kg for selected AWD versions. Gross weight ranges from 1845 to 2030 kg where measured; it is not measured for several versions.
In the 2003–2006 restyling, kerb weight ranges from 1305 kg for several 125 hp 1.7 versions to 1480 kg for the 158 hp 2.0 AT AWD. Gross weight is 1995 kg for the measured 1.7 versions and 2035 kg for measured 2.0 versions; it is not measured for the remaining modifications. Listed wheel sizes are 195/65 R15 or 205/50 R16 on the 125 hp 1.7 versions, and 195/60 R15 or 205/50 R16 on several 156 hp 2.0 versions. Wheel size is not measured for the other specifications.
The 2006–2009 1.8 AT weighs 1350 kg with FWD or 1430 kg with AWD, an 80 kg difference. Its gross weight is 1990 kg. The 2.0 AT AWD weighs 1440 kg, while the 2.0 CVT FWD weighs 1370 kg; both have a gross weight of 2035 kg. Listed wheels are 205/65 R15 and either 205/55 R17 for the 1.8 AT or 205/55 R15 for the 2.0 AT. Wheel size for the 2.0 CVT is not measured.
The 2009–2014 1.8 AT weighs 1360 kg with FWD and 1440 kg with AWD, again an 80 kg difference, with a gross weight of 1990 kg. The 2.0 AT AWD weighs 1480 kg with a 1990 kg gross weight, while the 2.0 CVT FWD weighs 1370 kg with a 2035 kg gross weight. Listed 1.8 AT and 2.0 AT wheels are 205/65 R15 or 205/55 R17; the 2.0 CVT wheel size is not measured.
Which Honda Stream version should you choose?
For the strongest measured performance, choose a 2.0 version with the quoted 9.3-second acceleration and 205 km/h maximum speed. In the 2006–2014 range, the 2.0 CVT combines 150 hp and 192 Nm with FWD, whereas the 2.0 AT combines 150 hp and 190 Nm with AWD. The CVT therefore adds 2 Nm and saves 70 kg against the 2006–2009 2.0 AT AWD, or 110 kg against the 2009–2014 2.0 AT AWD.
For the best recorded power-to-weight figure, the restyled 1 generation 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT versions with 156 hp and a 1335 kg kerb weight require about 8.6 kg per horsepower. The original-generation 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT versions with 156 hp at 1400 kg require about 9 kg per horsepower. By comparison, the 2009–2014 1.8 AT FWD carries about 9.7 kg per horsepower, while its AWD counterpart carries about 10.3 kg per horsepower.
If AWD is essential but lower weight matters, compare like with like. The 2006–2009 1.8 AT AWD weighs 1430 kg, 10 kg more than the 2003–2006 1.7 AT AWD with 130 hp, but supplies an additional 10 hp and 19 Nm. The 2009–2014 1.8 AT AWD weighs another 10 kg more without an increase beyond 140 hp and 174 Nm.
For recorded economy, the 125 hp 1.7 versions in the 2003–2006 restyling have the lowest combined figure at 7.7 l/100 km. That is 0.9 l/100 km below the 8.6 l/100 km recorded by many 2.0 versions. The trade-off is measured performance: 11.1 seconds to 100 km/h and 190 km/h for the 1.7, versus 9.3 seconds and 205 km/h for those 2.0 versions.
The 2009–2014 restyling is the choice for the latest production period in this data, but it does not add power over the 2006–2009 generation and reduces tank capacity by 5 litres. Buyers prioritizing transmission choice should look to the 2003–2006 range, which includes Manual, Automatic, and Variable options. Buyers wanting the clearest balance of low weight and measured performance should focus on the 2003–2006 2.0 MT or 2.0 AT with 156 hp and a 1335 kg kerb weight, while buyers wanting a later FWD alternative should consider the 2.0 CVT with 150 hp, 192 Nm, and a 1370 kg kerb weight.