Chevrolet Astro 1995 vs Volkswagen Multivan 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Astro) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Multivan) 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 | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 339 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 16.3 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Astro engine produces 60 HP more power than Volkswagen Multivan, but torque is 1 NM less than Volkswagen Multivan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.8 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Multivan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Astro consumes 3.5 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 525 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Astro consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Multivan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 102 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.97 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.90 m | 1.94 m | |
| Chevrolet Astro is 7 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Multivan, 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 |
4825 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`700 | 3`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 7400 | |
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