2006 Rover 75 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2006 Rover 75 and 2006 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 27 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Rover 75 weights approximately 141 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. 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 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. 2006 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Polo 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 | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | 75 | Polo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |