2005 Rover Streetwise vs. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2005 Rover Streetwise and 2005 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover Streetwise (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover Streetwise should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.
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 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover Streetwise. (123 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover Streetwise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Rover Streetwise | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Streetwise | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
