Renault Trafic 2015 vs Volkswagen Multivan 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Renault Trafic engine produces 35 HP less power than Volkswagen Multivan, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volkswagen Multivan. Despite less power, Renault Trafic reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 8.8 | |
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The Renault Trafic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Trafic consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Multivan, which means that by driving the Renault Trafic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1350 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Renault Trafic 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 193 mm (7.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Multivan can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.96 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.97 m | 1.97 m | |
| Renault Trafic and Volkswagen Multivan are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 9 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 1000 litres | 5800 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 5800 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 1000 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2100 litres | 5800 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Multivan (by 3700 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Trafic is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Multivan. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`770 | 3`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 26 600 | |
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