Rover 45 1999 vs Chevrolet Lacetti 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Rover 45) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chevrolet Lacetti) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Rover 45 engine produces 9 HP less power than Chevrolet Lacetti, but torque is 90 NM more than Chevrolet Lacetti. Despite less power, Rover 45 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Rover 45 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Rover 45 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti, which means that by driving the Rover 45 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Rover 45 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Rover 45 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Accord, Land Rover Freelander, Rover 25 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality.
Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.45 m | |
| Rover 45 and Chevrolet Lacetti are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 405 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Rover 45 has more luggage capacity. Rover 45 has 65 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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