Rover 45 1999 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Rover 45 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 45 engine produces 1 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 15 NM less than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Rover 45 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Rover 45 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Rover 45 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Rover 45 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Rover 45 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Rover 45) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Rover 45 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Rover 75, Rover 25 | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
| Rover 45 is 10 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 45 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
717 litres | 1100 litres | |
| Rover 45 has 70 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 383 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 45 is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Rover 45 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2600 | |
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