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MG ZT Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2001–2005) — First Generation

The first-generation MG ZT is MG's sporting mid-size car in sedan and five-door estate form. You get petrol powertrains that range from everyday front-drive automatics to a more involving rear-drive layout.

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MG ZT Engines and Transmissions

Typical MG ZT engine choices include modest petrol automatics and a rear-drive powertrain. The 1.8 AT sedan uses gasoline, an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive; the 2.5 AT keeps that drivetrain with a larger engine. The 4.6 MT sedan pairs a manual gearbox with rear-wheel drive.

Sedan — MG ZT Engines and Transmissions

Sedan MG ZT Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.0 ATDiesel1951 cm³131 hp96 kW300 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.8 ATGasoline1795 cm³120 hp88 kW160 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1795 cm³120 hp88 kW160 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1796 cm³160 hp118 kW215 N⋅mManualFWD
2.5 MTGasoline2497 cm³160 hp118 kW230 N⋅mManualFWD
2.5 MTGasoline2497 cm³190 hp140 kW245 N⋅mManualFWD
4.6 MTGasoline4601 cm³260 hp191 kW410 N⋅mManualRWD
2.0 MTDiesel1951 cm³116 hp85 kW260 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 ATDiesel1951 cm³116 hp85 kW260 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.0 MTDiesel1951 cm³131 hp96 kW300 N⋅mManualFWD
2.5 ATGasoline2497 cm³177 hp130 kW240 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Estate 5-door — MG ZT Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door MG ZT Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.8 MTGasoline1795 cm³120 hp88 kW160 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 ATGasoline1795 cm³120 hp88 kW160 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1796 cm³160 hp118 kW215 N⋅mManualFWD
2.5 MTGasoline2497 cm³160 hp118 kW230 N⋅mManualFWD
2.5 ATGasoline2497 cm³177 hp130 kW240 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.5 MTGasoline2497 cm³190 hp140 kW245 N⋅mManualFWD
4.6 MTGasoline4601 cm³260 hp191 kW410 N⋅mManualRWD
2.0 ATDiesel1951 cm³116 hp85 kW260 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.0 MTDiesel1951 cm³116 hp85 kW260 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 MTDiesel1951 cm³131 hp96 kW300 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 ATDiesel1951 cm³131 hp96 kW300 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

MG ZT Dimensions

Sedan — MG ZT Dimensions

Sedan MG ZT Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.0 AT4740 mm1780 mm1410 mm2746 mmNot provided2030 kg120 mm
1.8 AT4740 mm1780 mm1410 mm2746 mmNot providedNot provided120 mm
1.8 MT4740 mm1780 mm1410 mm2746 mm1500 kgNot provided120 mm
1.8 MT4740 mm1780 mm1410 mm2746 mm1440 kg1940 kg120 mm
2.5 MT4740 mm1780 mm1410 mm2746 mm1485 kg2000 kgNot provided
2.5 MT4740 mm1780 mm1410 mm2746 mm1485 kg2000 kgNot provided
4.6 MT4740 mm1780 mm1410 mm2746 mm1595 kgNot provided120 mm
2.0 MT4740 mm1780 mm1410 mm2746 mm1535 kg2030 kg120 mm
2.0 AT4740 mm1780 mm1410 mm2746 mmNot provided2030 kg120 mm
2.0 MT4740 mm1780 mm1410 mm2746 mm1535 kg2030 kg120 mm
2.5 AT4740 mm1780 mm1410 mm2746 mm1510 kg2000 kg120 mm

Estate 5-door — MG ZT Dimensions

Estate 5-door MG ZT Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.8 MT4790 mm1780 mm1410 mm2746 mm1550 kgNot provided120 mm
1.8 AT4790 mm1780 mm1410 mm2746 mmNot providedNot provided120 mm
1.8 MT4790 mm1780 mm1410 mm2746 mm1505 kg2010 kg120 mm
2.5 MT4790 mm1780 mm1410 mm2746 mm1540 kg2030 kgNot provided
2.5 AT4790 mm1780 mm1410 mm2746 mm1575 kg2030 kg120 mm
2.5 MT4790 mm1780 mm1410 mm2746 mm1540 kg2030 kgNot provided
4.6 MT4790 mm1780 mm1410 mm2746 mm1600 kgNot provided120 mm
2.0 AT4790 mm1780 mm1410 mm2746 mm1580 kg2030 kg120 mm
2.0 MT4790 mm1780 mm1410 mm2746 mm1580 kg2030 kg120 mm
2.0 MT4790 mm1780 mm1410 mm2746 mm1580 kg2030 kg120 mm
2.0 AT4790 mm1780 mm1410 mm2746 mmNot provided2030 kg120 mm

MG ZT Cargo Space

Sedan — MG ZT Cargo Space

Sedan MG ZT Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
2.0 AT432 l
1.8 AT432 l
1.8 MT432 l
1.8 MT432 l
2.5 MT432 l
2.5 MT432 l
4.6 MT432 l
2.0 MT432 l
2.0 AT432 l
2.0 MT432 l
2.5 AT432 l

Estate 5-door — MG ZT Cargo Space

Estate 5-door MG ZT Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
1.8 MT400 l1220 l
1.8 AT400 l1220 l
1.8 MT400 l1220 l
2.5 MT400 l1220 l
2.5 AT400 l1220 l
2.5 MT400 l1220 l
4.6 MT400 l1220 l
2.0 AT400 l1220 l
2.0 MT400 l1220 l
2.0 MT400 l1220 l
2.0 AT400 l1220 l