Rover 25 2004 vs Peugeot 206 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Rover 25 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 25 engine produces 9 HP more power than Peugeot 206, but torque is 10 NM less than Peugeot 206. Thanks to more power Rover 25 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.3 | |
| Rover 25 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Rover 25 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 206 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Rover 200, Rover 400, Rover 45 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C2, Peugeot Bipper | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Rover 25 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: | 3.99 m | 3.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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Rover 25 is larger, but slightly lower. Rover 25 is 12 cm longer than the Peugeot 206, 4 cm wider, while the height of Rover 25 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1086 litres | 992 litres | |
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Rover 25 has more luggage capacity. Rover 25 has 59 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 206. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Rover 25 (by 94 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 25 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Peugeot 206, which means Rover 25 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`421 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2400 | |
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