Opel Vivaro 2002 vs Chevrolet Astro 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 4.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 339 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Opel Vivaro engine produces 70 HP less power than Chevrolet Astro, whereas torque is 149 NM less than Chevrolet Astro. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 12.5 | |
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The Opel Vivaro is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vivaro consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Astro, which means that by driving the Opel Vivaro over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 102 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vivaro gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Vivaro) 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: | 4.78 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.97 m | |
| Height: | 1.96 m | 1.90 m | |
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Opel Vivaro is smaller, but higher. Opel Vivaro is 4 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Astro, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Vivaro is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1200 litres | 1170 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3100 litres | 4825 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Vivaro has 30 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Astro. The Chevrolet Astro may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chevrolet Astro (by 1725 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`760 | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 6200 | |
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