Rover 25 1999 1.8 petrol description
Hatchback Rover 25 1999 1.8 i 16V has been produced from January, 1999 to December, 2005. 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 25 1999 - 2005 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 240 000 to 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 25 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.
Rover 25 1999 1.8 i 16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Rover 25 1999 1.8 i 16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Rover 25 1999 1.8 i 16V in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.5 litres per 100km (13.3 km/l), city fuel economy - 10.4 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 860 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 i 16V technical data
Model: | Rover 25 1.8 i 16V | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 1999. January ... 2005. December | ||
Engine: | 1795 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) |
Maximum speed: | 200 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 (combined) 10.4 (urban) 5.8 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres (13.2 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 3.99m (length) 1.69m (width) 1.42m (height) | ||
Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1086 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1520 kg |
Rover 25 1999 1.8 i 16V engine 18K4K
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 25 1999 1.8 i 16V oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 4.8 litres (5.1 quarts) |
Power | 145 - 158 HP ON 6750 RPM |
Torque | 174 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1995 |
Duration of production | 10 years |
Engine also used on | Rover 200 |
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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 2004 1.4
Jul 2004 — Jan 2005 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 84 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 25 2004 1.4
Jul 2004 — Mai 2005 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 103 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 25 2004 1.6 Jul 2004 — Mai 2005 | 1.6 Petrol | 108 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 25 2005 1.6 Jan 2005 — Mai 2005 | 1.6 Petrol | 108 HP | 6.8 l/100km | Automatic |
Rover 25 2004 1.8 Jul 2004 — Jan 2005 | 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 2004 2.0 IDT Jul 2004 — Jan 2005 | 2.0 Diesel | 100 HP | 5.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 25 2005 2.0 IDT
Jan 2005 — Mai 2005 Most powerfull diesel version (113 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 113 HP | 5.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |