Rover 75 2003 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Rover 75 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 75 engine produces 31 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Rover 75 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Rover 75 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Rover 75 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Rover 75 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Rover 75 is larger, but slightly lower. Rover 75 is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm wider, while the height of Rover 75 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 475 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1222 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Rover 75 has 75 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Rover 75 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 75 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Rover 75 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 1`940 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
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