Rover 200 1992 vs Volkswagen Golf 1986

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Rover 200
1992 - 2000
Volkswagen Golf
1986 - 1992
Body: CabrioHatchback
Gearbox: Manual Manual/Automatic
Rover 200 is available only with manual gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Golf has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rover 200 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.4 - 1.6 (petrol)1.3 - 1.8 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volkswagen Golf is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 103 - 122 HP54 - 160 HP
Torque: 127 - 138 NM96 - 225 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 - 10.1 seconds8.3 - 18.7 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.1 - 8.55.5 - 9.4
Rover 200 petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf.
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Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.22 m3.99 m
Width: 1.68 m1.67 m
Height: 1.39 m1.42 m
Rover 200 is larger, but slightly lower.
Rover 200 is 23 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm wider, while the height of Rover 200 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 300 litres345 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1145 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Rover 200 has 45 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Rover 200 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters10.5 meters
The turning circle of the Rover 200 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`565~ 1`463
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): no data1200
Pros and Cons: Rover 200 has
  • manual gearbox only
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
Volkswagen Golf has
  • both manual and automatic
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • roomier boot
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