Volkswagen Jetta 2006 vs Rover 45 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Rover 45 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 1 HP less power than Rover 45, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Rover 45. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Rover 45, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Jetta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 Rover 45 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Rover 75, Rover 25 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.39 m | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is larger. Volkswagen Jetta is 3 cm longer than the Rover 45, 8 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Jetta has 57 litres more trunk space than the Rover 45. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.6 metres more than that of the Rover 45, which means Volkswagen Jetta can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
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