Chevrolet Astro 1995 vs Renault Trafic 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Astro) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Trafic) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 339 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Astro engine produces 108 HP more power than Renault Trafic, whereas torque is 149 NM more than Renault Trafic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.8 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Trafic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Astro consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Trafic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Astro could require 675 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Astro consumes 5.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Trafic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 102 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 1080 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Trafic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Trafic) 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. | |||
| Renault Trafic 2001 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Trafic 2001 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.97 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.90 m | 1.94 m | |
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Chevrolet Astro is larger, but slightly lower. Chevrolet Astro is 4 cm longer than the Renault Trafic, 7 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Astro is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1170 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`700 | 2`765 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 3000 | |
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