Rover 400 1996 vs Peugeot 306 1999
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Peugeot 306 is a more dynamic driving. Rover 400 engine produces 4 HP less power than Peugeot 306, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Peugeot 306. Due to the lower power, Rover 400 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.2 | |
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The Peugeot 306 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 400 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Rover 400 could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 306 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Rover 200 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen C5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 306 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.38 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Rover 400 is 5 cm longer than the Peugeot 306, 1 cm wider, while the height of Rover 400 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 463 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
720 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 306 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Rover 400 has 93 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 306. This could mean that the Rover 400 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 400 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Peugeot 306, which means Rover 400 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`635 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 800 | |
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