Rover 400 1996 vs Mazda Xedos 9 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Rover 400) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda Xedos 9) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 146 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mazda Xedos 9 is a more dynamic driving. Rover 400 engine produces 60 HP less power than Mazda Xedos 9, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mazda Xedos 9. Due to the lower power, Rover 400 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 9.0 | |
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The Rover 400 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 400 consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9, which means that by driving the Rover 400 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Rover 400 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: | 370'000 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 Mazda Xedos 9 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Rover 200 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Xedos 6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Xedos 9 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.40 m | |
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Rover 400 is smaller. Rover 400 is 33 cm shorter than the Mazda Xedos 9, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 400 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Rover 400 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Rover 400 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 9. The Mazda Xedos 9 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 400 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mazda Xedos 9, which means Rover 400 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 800 | |
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