Volvo S60 2005 vs Rover 45 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 85 HP more power than Rover 45, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Rover 45. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Rover 45 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 45, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 45. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Accord, Land Rover Freelander, Rover 25 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volvo S60 2005 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo S60 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 8 cm longer than the Rover 45, 10 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1034 litres | 810 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 (by 224 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Rover 45, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`030 kg | 1`720 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`535 kg | 1`305 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 495 kg | 415 kg | |
| Volvo S60 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem more than Rover 45. Therefore, Volvo S60 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1400 | |
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