Volkswagen Multivan 1996 vs Chevrolet Express 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 5.3 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 Express) 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: | 88 HP | 299 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 447 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 23.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Multivan engine produces 211 HP less power than Chevrolet Express, whereas torque is 252 NM less than Chevrolet Express. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 15.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Multivan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Multivan consumes 7.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Express, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Multivan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 1110 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 117 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 740 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. | |||
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 Express) 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 | 5.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 2.02 m | |
| Height: | 1.92 m | 2.07 m | |
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Volkswagen Multivan is smaller. Volkswagen Multivan is 90 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Express, 18 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Multivan is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
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| Gross weight: | 2`700 kg | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 4000 | 28 600 | |
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