Rover 45 1999 vs Honda Civic 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Rover 45 engine produces 21 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 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 Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Rover 75 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Civic 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
| Rover 45 is 6 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 45 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | no data | |
| Rover 45 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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