Rover 45 1999 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Rover 45 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 45 engine produces 1 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Rover 45 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 45 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Rover 45 could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Rover 75, Rover 25 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.46 m | |
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Rover 45 is smaller. Rover 45 is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 45 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 527 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. Rover 45 has 57 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 45 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Jetta, which means Rover 45 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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