Rover 75 2004 vs Jaguar X-Type 2002

 
Rover 75
2004 - 2005
Jaguar X-Type
2002 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.8 Petrol2.1 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 150 HP157 HP
Torque: 215 NM200 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 seconds10.8 seconds
Rover 75 is more dynamic to drive.
Rover 75 engine produces 7 HP less power than Jaguar X-Type, but torque is 15 NM more than Jaguar X-Type. Despite less power, Rover 75 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.910.0
The Rover 75 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Rover 75 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar X-Type, which means that by driving the Rover 75 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres61 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 730 km in combined cycle610 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway820 km on highway
Rover 75 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 300'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Jaguar X-Type engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 3 years7 years
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar X-Type might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Rover 75 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: 4.75 m4.67 m
Width: 1.78 m1.79 m
Height: 1.39 m1.39 m
Both cars are similar in size. Rover 75 is 8 cm longer than the Jaguar X-Type, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 432 litres452 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
432 litres452 litres
Despite its longer length, Rover 75 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Jaguar X-Type. This could mean that the Rover 75 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jaguar X-Type (by 20 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Rover 75 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Jaguar X-Type, which means Rover 75 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): no data1`940
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 14003400
Pros and Cons: Rover 75 has
  • timing belt engine
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
Jaguar X-Type has
  • timing chain engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
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