Chevrolet Astro 1985 vs Volkswagen Multivan 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 319 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 24.7 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Astro engine produces 92 HP more power than Volkswagen Multivan, whereas torque is 159 NM more than Volkswagen Multivan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.1 | 9.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Multivan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Astro consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Multivan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Astro could require 540 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 102 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Multivan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Multivan) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Astro) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.97 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.92 m | |
| Chevrolet Astro is 30 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Multivan, 13 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Astro is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`699 | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 4200 | |
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