2006 Rover 75 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2006 Rover 75 and 2006 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Rover 75 | 2006 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | 75 | Jetta |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 92.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |