Rover 75 1999 vs Rover 45 1999
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Rover 75 engine produces 3 HP more power than Rover 45, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Rover 75 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.7 | |
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The Rover 45 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 75 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 45, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Rover 75 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 630 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 | 11 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
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Rover 75 is larger. Rover 75 is 39 cm longer than the Rover 45, 8 cm wider, while the height of Rover 75 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 432 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
432 litres | 717 litres | |
| Rover 75 has 52 litres more trunk space than the Rover 45. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Rover 45 (by 285 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 75 is 1 metres more than that of the Rover 45, which means Rover 75 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 800 | |
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