Rover 25 2005 vs Peugeot 206 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 108 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Rover 25 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 25 engine produces 33 HP more power than Peugeot 206, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Peugeot 206. Thanks to more power Rover 25 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.3 | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 25 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 206 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 Rover 25 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 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: | no data | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 992 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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