Volkswagen Beetle 1998 vs Rover 25 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 123 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 12 HP more power than Rover 25, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Rover 25. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.6 | |
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The Rover 25 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 25, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Rover 25 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 km | 350'000 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 Beetle engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Rover 200, Rover 400, Rover 45 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Rover 25 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 3.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is larger. Volkswagen Beetle is 9 cm longer than the Rover 25, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 209 litres | 304 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
525 litres | 1086 litres | |
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Rover 25 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Beetle has 95 litres less trunk space than the Rover 25. This could mean that the Volkswagen Beetle 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 Rover 25 (by 561 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.9 metres more than that of the Rover 25, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`500 | |
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| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
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