Rover 45 2004 vs Volvo S60 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Rover 45 engine produces 77 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Rover 45 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Rover 45 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Rover 45 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Rover 45 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1860 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1170 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Accord, Land Rover Freelander, Rover 25 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volvo XC90, Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo XC40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Volvo S60 2015 2.0 engine: The Volvo D4204T14 is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel from the VEA engine family, equipped with a twin-turbo setup and producing around 190 hp. It is a modern and efficient engine designed for good fuel economy and strong performance. When properly maintained, it can reach roughly ... More about Volvo S60 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.48 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | 1749 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Rover 45 has 90 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 939 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 45 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, 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`770 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 9000 | |
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