2005 Rover Streetwise vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, both 2005 Rover Streetwise and 2005 Volkswagen Passat 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 Streetwise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Rover Streetwise. (100 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover Streetwise.

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 Streetwise (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Rover Streetwise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Rover Streetwise 2005 Volkswagen Passat
Make Rover Volkswagen
Model Streetwise Passat
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 100 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 140 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 19.5:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4000 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 62 L


 

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