Rover 25 1999 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Rover 25 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 25 engine produces 23 HP more power than Volvo V40, but torque is 46 NM less than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Rover 25 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.4 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 25 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1400 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. | |||
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: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| 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`520 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 12 200 | |
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