2008 Rover 75 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Rover 75 and 2008 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 350 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. 2008 Volkswagen Golf has automatic transmission and 2008 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2008 Rover 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Rover 75 | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | 75 | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 86.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |