Rover 75 2001 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is a more dynamic driving. Rover 75 engine produces 20 HP less power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Peugeot 407. Due to the lower power, Rover 75 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Rover 75 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Rover 75 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that by driving the Rover 75 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Rover 75 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.49 m | |
| Rover 75 is 3 cm longer than the Peugeot 407, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 75 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 407 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1222 litres | 1365 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Rover 75 has 7 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 407. This could mean that the Rover 75 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 407 (by 143 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 75 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Rover 75 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): | 2`090 | 2`183 | |
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| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
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