Kia Carens (2000 – 2002) vs Honda Stream (2000 – 2003): specs compared
The Honda Stream is the more powerful of the two, with up to 154 hp against 130 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.4 s against 11.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 205 km/h against 195 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.7 L/100 km against 8.6 L/100 km. The Kia Carens is the lighter car, from 1,264 kg against 1,320 kg. At 4,549 mm, the Honda Stream is 109 mm longer than the Kia Carens.
| Specification |
Kia
Carens
2000 – 2002
|
Honda
Stream
2000 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2002 | 2000 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel | Gas / other, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 108 – 130 hp | 131 – 154 hp |
| Torque | 151 – 172 Nm | 186 – 196 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.3 s | 9.4 – 11.1 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 195 km/h | 190 – 205 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 – 13.6 L/100 km | 7.7 – 8.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,440 mm | 4,549 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,264 – 1,320 kg | 1,320 – 1,420 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

