2008 Rover 75 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Lupo would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo.
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, 2008 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. (115 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. 2008 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Lupo has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Lupo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Rover 75 | 2005 Volkswagen Lupo | |
Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | 75 | Lupo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1786 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 16.8 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 | 1525 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 34 L |