2006 Rover 45 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2006 Rover 45 and 2006 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Caddy (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Rover 45. (100 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 190 kg more than 2006 Rover 45. 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, 2006 Rover 45 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Rover 45 | 2006 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 45 | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
