Rover 200 1996 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 141 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Rover 200 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 200 engine produces 5 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Rover 200 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.7 | |
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The Rover 200 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 200 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Rover 200 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| Rover 200 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Rover 25, Rover 400, Rover 45 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Carina E, Toyota Celica | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Rover 200 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: | 3.97 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
| Rover 200 is 33 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, width is practically the same , while the height of Rover 200 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1086 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Rover 200 has 86 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 200 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Rover 200 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1200 | |
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