2006 Rover 75 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Rover 75 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 194 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, 2006 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 2006 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | 75 | Passat |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |