Volkswagen Multivan 2015 vs Renault Trafic 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Multivan engine produces 35 HP more power than Renault Trafic, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Renault Trafic. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Multivan reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 5.9 | |
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The Renault Trafic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Multivan consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Trafic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Multivan could require 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1350 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| Renault Trafic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 193 mm (7.6 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 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: | 5.01 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.96 m | |
| Height: | 1.97 m | 1.97 m | |
| Volkswagen Multivan and Renault Trafic are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 9 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 5800 litres | 1000 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 5800 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 1000 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
5800 litres | 2100 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Multivan (by 3700 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Multivan is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Trafic. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`080 | 2`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 600 | 12 000 | |
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