Rover 75 2003 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Rover 75 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 75 engine produces 41 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Rover 75 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Rover 75 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Rover 75 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Rover 75 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Rover 75 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Rover 75 is larger, but slightly lower. Rover 75 is 60 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm wider, while the height of Rover 75 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 432 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
432 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 75 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Rover 75 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
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