Chevrolet Astro 1995 vs Volkswagen Multivan 1992
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 339 NM | 159 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 21.7 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Astro engine produces 106 HP more power than Volkswagen Multivan, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Volkswagen Multivan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 11.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Multivan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Astro consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 102 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| Chevrolet Astro 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: | 4.82 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.97 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
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Chevrolet Astro is larger, but slightly lower. Chevrolet Astro is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Multivan, 13 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Astro is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 1170 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 1170 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
4825 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`700 | 2`620 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 4400 | |
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