Rover 25 2004 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Rover 25 engine produces 20 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Rover 25 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 3.4 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 25 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Rover 25 could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Volvo V40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Accord, Land Rover Freelander, Rover 45 | Used also on Volvo V40 Cross Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Rover 25 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Rover 25 is smaller. Rover 25 is 38 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 25 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1086 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Rover 25 has 31 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 414 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 25 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Rover 25 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 12 200 | |
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