Rover 45 1999 vs Peugeot 206 1998
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Rover 45 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 45 engine produces 27 HP more power than Peugeot 206, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Peugeot 206. Thanks to more power Rover 45 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.4 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 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Rover 45 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Rover 45 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Rover 45 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Rover 75, Rover 25 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 306, Citroen Xsara Picasso, Peugeot 106 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Rover 45 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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Rover 45 is larger, but slightly lower. Rover 45 is 70 cm longer than the Peugeot 206, 5 cm wider, while the height of Rover 45 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | 1130 litres | |
| Rover 45 has 225 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 206. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 206 (by 320 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 45 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Peugeot 206, which means Rover 45 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
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