Volkswagen Multivan 1996 vs Chevrolet Astro 1995
Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 4.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 88 HP | 190 HP | |
Torque: | 195 NM | 339 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 23.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
Volkswagen Multivan engine produces 102 HP less power than Chevrolet Astro, whereas torque is 144 NM less than Chevrolet Astro. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 12.5 | |
The Volkswagen Multivan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Multivan consumes 4.2 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 630 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 102 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
Volkswagen Multivan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 4.82 m | |
Width: | 1.84 m | 1.97 m | |
Height: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
Volkswagen Multivan is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Multivan is 3 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Astro, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Multivan is 2 cm higher. | |||
Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
Trunk capacity: | no data | 1170 litres | |
Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 1170 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 4825 litres | |
Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
Gross weight (kg): | 2`700 | 2`700 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | no data | |
Average price (€): | 4400 | 6000 | |
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