Rover 400 1997 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Rover 400 engine produces 19 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 73 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Rover 400 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Rover 400 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Rover 400 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Rover 400 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.48 m | |
| Rover 400 is 12 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 400 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
7320 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Rover 400 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Rover 400 (by 6015 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 400 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Rover 400 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`550 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 3400 | |
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