Chevrolet Astro 1995 vs Volkswagen Caravelle 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 339 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 17.3 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Astro engine produces 75 HP more power than Volkswagen Caravelle, whereas torque is 169 NM more than Volkswagen Caravelle. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 10.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Caravelle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Astro consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caravelle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Astro could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 102 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 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 (Volkswagen Caravelle) 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 | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.97 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.90 m | 1.95 m | |
| Chevrolet Astro is 7 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Caravelle, 7 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Astro is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1170 litres | 1210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
4825 litres | 5800 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle has more luggage space. Chevrolet Astro has 40 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Caravelle. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caravelle (by 975 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`700 kg | 2`850 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 6000 | |
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