Volkswagen Multivan 1994 vs Opel Sintra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 28.5 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Opel Sintra is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Multivan engine produces 47 HP less power than Opel Sintra, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Opel Sintra. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Multivan reaches 100 km/h speed 14 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.9 | |
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The Opel Sintra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Multivan consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Sintra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Multivan could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Multivan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 660'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Multivan engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Caravelle | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Multivan might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.92 m | 1.76 m | |
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Volkswagen Multivan is larger. Volkswagen Multivan is 12 cm longer than the Opel Sintra, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Multivan is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 460 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 3765 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`600 | 2`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 800 | |
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