2005 Rover 25 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2005 Rover 25 and 2005 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Rover 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Rover 25. (100 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 515 kg more than 2005 Rover 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Rover 25 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Rover 25 | 2005 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | 25 | Sharan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |