2008 Rover 75 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Rover 75 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 296 kg more than 2010 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. 2008 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Golf 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 | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | 75 | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1200 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 84 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1229 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4199 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |