Volkswagen Multivan 1992 vs Chevrolet Astro 1985
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 4.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 159 NM | 319 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 21.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Multivan engine produces 83 HP less power than Chevrolet Astro, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Chevrolet Astro. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 13.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Multivan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Multivan consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 102 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| Chevrolet Astro 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 (Volkswagen Multivan) 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: | 4.79 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.97 m | |
| Height: | 1.92 m | 1.94 m | |
| Volkswagen Multivan is 30 cm longer than the Chevrolet Astro, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Multivan is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`620 | 2`699 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2800 | |
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