2008 Rover 75 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
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 Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rover 75 (256 HP) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 133 kg more than 2008 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 Passat (279 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (245 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Rover 75 | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 75 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |
