Volkswagen Multivan 1994 vs Renault Trafic 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 28.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Renault Trafic is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Multivan engine produces 22 HP less power than Renault Trafic, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Renault Trafic. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Multivan reaches 100 km/h speed 20.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.9 | |
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The Renault Trafic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Multivan consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Trafic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Multivan could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| Renault Trafic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Caravelle | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Vivaro, Nissan Primastar | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Trafic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.92 m | 1.96 m | |
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Volkswagen Multivan is smaller. Volkswagen Multivan is 39 cm shorter than the Renault Trafic, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Multivan is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 9 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`600 | 2`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4600 | |
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