Rover 45 1999 vs Peugeot 206 2001
| 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: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Rover 45 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 45 engine produces 10 HP more power than Peugeot 206, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Peugeot 206. Thanks to more power Rover 45 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Rover 45 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Rover 45 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Accord, Land Rover Freelander, Rover 25 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C5, Peugeot 306 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 | 1070 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | 1130 litres | |
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Peugeot 206 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Rover 45 has 600 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 206. This could mean that the Rover 45 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. 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`720 | 1`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
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