Rover 75 2004 vs Opel Vectra 2005
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Rover 75 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 75 engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Rover 75 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.2 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 75 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Opel Vectra 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. | |||
| Opel Vectra 2005 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 | 500 litres | |
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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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Vectra (by 68 litres). | |||
| 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: | 1`960 kg | 1`865 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`420 kg | 1`375 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 540 kg | 490 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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