Rover 75 1999 vs Jaguar X-Type 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 157 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Jaguar X-Type is a more dynamic driving. Rover 75 engine produces 37 HP less power than Jaguar X-Type, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Jaguar X-Type. Due to the lower power, Rover 75 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 10.0 | |
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The Rover 75 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 75 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar X-Type, which means that by driving the Rover 75 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Rover 75 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Rover 25, Rover 45 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Rover 75 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Rover 75 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: | 4.75 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
| Rover 75 is 8 cm longer than the Jaguar X-Type, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 75 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 432 litres | 452 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
432 litres | 452 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Rover 75 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Jaguar X-Type. 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 Jaguar X-Type (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 75 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Jaguar X-Type, which means Rover 75 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3200 | |
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