Rover 200 1995 200 Vi
Rover 200 1995 1.8 petrol description
Hatchback Rover 200 1995 200 Vi has been produced from January, 1995 to December, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 145 horsepower on 6750 rpm - this is the most powerfull Rover 200 1995 - 2000 version and torque 174 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 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, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 240 000 and 400 000 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 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.
Rover 200 1995 200 Vi has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Rover 200 1995 200 Vi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 204 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Rover 200 1995 200 Vi fuel consumption is 6.5 litres per 100km (15.4 km/l), city fuel economy - 8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 840 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1040 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Rover real everyday fuel consumption is 7.7 litres per 100 km, which is 18% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Rover 200 fuel consumption.

Rover 200 1995 200 Vi technical data
Model: | Rover 200 200 Vi | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 1995. January ... 2000. December | ||
Engine: | 1796 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 145 HP ON 6750 RPM | Torque: | 174 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 204 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 (combined) 8.0 (urban) 5.2 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km (30.5 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 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: | 1520 kg |
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Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 400,000 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 | 1796 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 80 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 89.3 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 200 1995 200 Vi oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts) |
Power | 145 - 158 HP ON 6750 RPM |
Torque | 174 NM ON 4000 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 |
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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 |
Rover 200 1995 1.8 200 Vi
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds |
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) |