Chevrolet Astro 1995 vs Volkswagen Caravelle 1990
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 339 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Chevrolet Astro engine produces 80 HP more power than Volkswagen Caravelle, whereas torque is 149 NM more than Volkswagen Caravelle. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 102 litres | 80 litres | |
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 | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.97 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.90 m | 1.94 m | |
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Chevrolet Astro is larger, but slightly lower. Chevrolet Astro is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Caravelle, 13 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Astro is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1170 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
4825 litres | no data | |
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Chevrolet Astro has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Astro has 630 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Caravelle. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`700 | 2`590 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3400 | |
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