Dodge Magnum 2003 vs Rover 75 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Magnum) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Rover 75) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 253 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Dodge Magnum is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Magnum engine produces 137 HP more power than Rover 75, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Rover 75. Thanks to more power Dodge Magnum reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 5.8 | |
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The Rover 75 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Magnum consumes 7.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 75, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Magnum could require 1080 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| Rover 75 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Rover 75) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Dodge Magnum) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.39 m | |
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Dodge Magnum is larger. Dodge Magnum is 23 cm longer than the Rover 75, 10 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Magnum is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 2013 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Dodge Magnum has more luggage capacity. Dodge Magnum has 1613 litres more trunk space than the Rover 75. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1600 | |
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