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.

With the same engine there is also Rover 200 version with manual gearbox (Rover 216i MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.5 seconds faster (in 9.9 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 7.2 litres per 100 km.
Rover 200 1995

Rover 216i CVT technical data

Model: Rover 216i CVT
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
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.

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.

All Rover 200 hatchback [1995 - 2000] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
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
Rover 200 1995 1.8 200 Vi

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds
Most fuel efficient petrol version

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)
Rover 220 TDic Apr 1998 — Feb 1999

Most powerfull diesel version (105 HP)

2.0 Diesel 105 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (5)
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