Rover 45 1999 vs Rover 75 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 108 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| Rover 45 engine produces 12 HP less power than Rover 75, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Rover 75. Despite less power, Rover 45 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Rover 45 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Rover 45 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Rover 75, which means that by driving the Rover 45 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Rover 45 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Rover 75. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Rover 25, Rover 200, Rover 400 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Rover 25, Rover 45 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Rover 45 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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Rover 45 is smaller. Rover 45 is 39 cm shorter than the Rover 75, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 45 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
717 litres | 432 litres | |
| Rover 45 has 52 litres less trunk space than the Rover 75. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Rover 45 (by 285 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 45 is 1 metres less than that of the Rover 75, which means Rover 45 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1800 | |
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