2006 Rover 75 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2006 Rover 75 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 331 kg more than 2006 Rover 75.
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 Touran (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75. 2006 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Rover 75 | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | 75 | Touran |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1636 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |