Volkswagen Caravelle 2004 vs Chevrolet Astro 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 4.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 339 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 75 HP less power than Chevrolet Astro, whereas torque is 169 NM less than Chevrolet Astro. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 12.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Caravelle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Caravelle consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Astro, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Caravelle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 102 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 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 Caravelle) 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: | 4.89 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.97 m | |
| Height: | 1.95 m | 1.90 m | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle is 7 cm longer than the Chevrolet Astro, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1210 litres | 1170 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volkswagen Caravelle has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Caravelle has 40 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Astro. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 6200 | |
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