Rover 45 1999 Hatchback

This generation of Rover 45 has been produced from December, 1999 to May, 2004. We can provide information about 7 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Rover is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 1.4 to 2.0 litres and power of from 103 to 150 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 2.0 litres and power of from 100 to 113 horsepower. All engines have a timing belt driven camshaft, which requires more frequent service than a timing chain, but replacing timing belt is less expensive, and these engines are generally slightly more fuel efficient and quieter (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (5 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

All Rover 45 1999 hatchback photos

Rover 45 1999 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 6.8 to 9.4 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 5.4 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Rover 45 1999 hatchback petrol engine version is Rover 45 1.6, consuming 6.8 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Rover 45 1999 hatchback diesel - Rover 45 2.0 IDT 100 Hp for 100 kilometers consumes 5.4 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Rover 45 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 7 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average the same for petrol engines and +11% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Rover 45 modification.

Rover 45 1999 hatchback CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 166 to 224 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 154 grams per kilometer. From Rover 45 with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Rover 45 1.4 which produces an average of 166 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Rover 45 diesels least CO2 distributes Rover 45 2.0 IDT 100 Hp - 154 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9.3 seconds has Rover 45 1.8 version, conversely the tardiest one is Rover 45 1.4 reaching this speed only in 11.2 seconds. The maximum top speed is 203 km/h for the 2.0 petrol 6-cylinder 150 hp version (Rover 45 2.0 V6).

Lenght of Rover 45 is 436 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - Rover 45 is about 2 cm longer than Ford Focus hatchback, but 12 cm shorter than Opel Vectra. Rover 45 gross weight is from 1640 to 1770 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 12 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Rover 45 trunk space is 380 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 717 litres.

This Rover is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 800 €. Users calculated Rover 45 1999 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2500 € cost per year and 0.18 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 51%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 25% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Rover 45 for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Rover 45 prices and costs.

Rover 45 modifications

Rover 45 prices

Rover 45 1999 - 2004 hatchback price in Latvia is from 300 € to 1200 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Rover 45 price is below average - Rover 45 is approximately for 25 percents cheaper then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 1999 - 2004 prices). Despite of relatively low price Rover 45 quality is above average (see below), so this Rover can be a good buy.