Rover 400 1995 vs Peugeot 306 1999
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Rover 400 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 400 engine produces 22 HP more power than Peugeot 306, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Peugeot 306. Thanks to more power Rover 400 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 306 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Rover 400 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306, which means that by driving the Rover 400 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Rover 400 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 306 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Rover 25, Rover 200, Rover 45 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen Xsara Picasso, Peugeot 106 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 306 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Rover 400 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.38 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Rover 400 is 5 cm longer than the Peugeot 306, 1 cm wider, while the height of Rover 400 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 463 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
720 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 306 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Rover 400 has 93 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 306. This could mean that the Rover 400 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 400 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Peugeot 306, which means Rover 400 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 800 | |
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