Rover 25 1999 1.8 petrol description
Hatchback Rover 25 1999 1.8 has been produced from December, 1999 to July, 2004. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 115 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 160 Nm (Newton metres) on 2750 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 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This Rover 25 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.
Rover 25 1999 1.8 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox.
Rover 25 1999 1.8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 185 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Rover 25 1999 1.8 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.2 litres per 100km (12.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 11.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 780 kilometers on highway.
Rover 25 safety
During safety testing Rover 25 has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Rover 25 is evaluated with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Rover 25 got two stars.

Rover 25 1999 1.8 technical data
Model: | Rover 25 1.8 | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 1999. December ... 2004. July | ||
Engine: | 1796 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 196 g/km |
Power: | 115 HP ON 5500 RPM | Torque: | 160 NM ON 2750 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Maximum speed: | 185 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 (combined) 11.6 (urban) 6.3 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres (13.2 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 3.99m (length) 1.69m (width) 1.42m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10 meters | ||
Gross weight: | 1500 kg |
Rover 25 1999 1.8 engine 18K4F
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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 25 1999 1.8 oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts) |
Power | 115 - 135 HP ON 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 - 165 NM ON 2750 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1995 |
Duration of production | 11 years |
Engine also used on | Rover 75 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 25 hatchback [1999 - 2005] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Rover 25 2002 1.1 i 16V Jan 2002 — Dec 2005 | 1.1 Petrol | 75 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 25 2001 1.4
Mai 2001 — Jul 2004 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 84 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 25 1999 1.4
Dec 1999 — Jul 2004 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 103 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 25 1999 1.6
Dec 1999 — Jul 2004 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.6 Petrol | 108 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 25 2002 1.6 Nov 2002 — Jul 2004 | 1.6 Petrol | 108 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Automatic |
Rover 25 1999 1.8 Dec 1999 — Jul 2004 | 1.8 Petrol | 115 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Automatic |
Rover 25 1999 1.8 i 16V
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds |
1.8 Petrol | 145 HP | 7.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 25 2000 1.8 Vi
Nov 2000 — Jan 2002 Most powerfull petrol version (145 HP) |
1.8 Petrol | 145 HP | 7.5 l/100km | Automatic |
Rover 25 1999 2.0 IDT
Dec 1999 — Jul 2004 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.0 Diesel | 100 HP | 5.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 25 2004 2.0 IDT
Jan 2004 — Jul 2004 Most powerfull diesel version (113 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 113 HP | 5.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |