2002 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2013 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen CC is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen CC (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Astro. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 202 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen CC.
Because 2013 Volkswagen CC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Chevrolet Astro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen CC will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volkswagen CC (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Astro | 2013 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Astro | CC |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
