Rover 75 2004 vs Opel Vectra 2007
| 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 | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is a more dynamic driving. Rover 75 engine produces 20 HP less power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Opel Vectra. Due to the lower power, Rover 75 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.2 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 75 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Rover 75 could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Rover 25, Rover 45 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Opel Vectra 2007 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.46 m | |
| Rover 75 is 14 cm longer than the Opel Vectra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 75 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 432 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
432 litres | no data | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 Opel Vectra, which means Rover 75 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`000 kg | 1`865 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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