Chevrolet Astro 1995 vs Volkswagen Caravelle 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 Caravelle) 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 | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 339 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Astro engine produces 16 HP more power than Volkswagen Caravelle, but torque is 61 NM less than Volkswagen Caravelle. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 9.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Caravelle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Astro consumes 3.1 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 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 102 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1050 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.97 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.90 m | 1.95 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 |
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 (kg): | 2`700 | 3`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 6400 | |
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