Volkswagen Multivan 2003 vs Chevrolet Astro 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 4.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Multivan) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chevrolet Astro) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 339 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Multivan engine produces 60 HP less power than Chevrolet Astro, but torque is 1 NM more than Chevrolet Astro. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 12.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 13.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Multivan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Multivan consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Astro, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Multivan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 525 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Multivan consumes 4.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Astro. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 102 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.97 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.90 m | |
| Volkswagen Multivan is 7 cm longer than the Chevrolet Astro, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Multivan is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 1170 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 4825 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`000 | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 6200 | |
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