2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan

To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Lumina and 2007 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Multivan. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Multivan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 589 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.

Because 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Multivan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Multivan. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Multivan.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Chevrolet Lumina 2007 Volkswagen Multivan
Make Chevrolet Volkswagen
Model Lumina Multivan
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Pickup Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5667 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 335 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 470 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 18.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 215 km/hour 159 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7 seconds 18.4 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1613 kg 2202 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 3010 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.9 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 80 L


 

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