Rover 216i CVT
Rover 200 1995 1.6 petrol description
Hatchback Rover 216i CVT has been produced from July, 1996 to December, 1999. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 112 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 145 Nm (Newton metres) on 3000 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 250 000 to 420 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs
This Rover 200 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.
Rover 216i CVT has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox.
Rover 216i CVT accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 185 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Rover 216i CVT in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.8 litres per 100km (12.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11.3 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 860 kilometers on highway.

Rover 216i CVT technical data
Model: | Rover 216i CVT | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 1996. July ... 1999. December | ||
Engine: | 1589 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 186 g/km |
Power: | 112 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 145 NM ON 3000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Maximum speed: | 185 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 (combined) 11.3 (urban) 5.8 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres (13.2 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 3.97m (length) 1.69m (width) 1.42m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | ||
Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1086 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1500 kg |
Rover 216i CVT engine 16K4F
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 250,000 to 420,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement | 1589 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 80 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 79 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Rover 216i CVT oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts) |
Power | 107 - 112 HP ON 6000 RPM |
Torque | 138 - 145 NM ON 3000 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1995 |
Duration of production | 10 years |
Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 1998 onwards. |
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Engine also used on | Rover 25 Rover 400 Rover 45 |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
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All Rover 200 hatchback [1995 - 2000] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Rover 214i 75 Hp Apr 1998 — Dec 1999 | 1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 6.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 214i 103 Hp Mar 1996 — Dec 1999 | 1.4 Petrol | 103 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 216i Mar 1996 — Dec 1999 | 1.6 Petrol | 112 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 216i CVT
Jul 1996 — Dec 1999 Only version with automatic transmission |
1.6 Petrol | 112 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Automatic |
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1.8 Petrol | 145 HP | 6.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 220 D Mar 1996 — Dec 1999 | 2.0 Diesel | 86 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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