Rover 45 1999 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is a more dynamic driving. Rover 45 engine produces 40 HP less power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volkswagen Jetta. Due to the lower power, Rover 45 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Rover 45 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that by driving the Rover 45 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Rover 45 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 Volkswagen Jetta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Accord, Land Rover Freelander, Rover 25 | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, 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 2005 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Jetta 2005 2.0 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`720 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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