Rover 45 1999 vs Rover 75 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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 | |
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The Rover 45 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| 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 | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 4.52 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.39 m | |
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Rover 45 is smaller. Rover 45 is 23 cm shorter than the Rover 75, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | 432 litres | |
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Rover 45 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Rover 45 has 38 litres more trunk space than the Rover 75. The Rover 75 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Rover 45 (by 378 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 | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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