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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 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: | 177 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Rover 75 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 75 engine produces 30 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Rover 75 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 8.0 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 75 consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1000 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Freelander, Kia Carnival, Rover 400 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| 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. | |||
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`955 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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