THE GLOBAL CAR CATALOG

Rover 400 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1990–1998) — First Generation

The first-generation Rover 400 is a compact family car offered as a Sedan and a five-door Estate, pairing British cabin trim with practical everyday running costs and a choice of petrol and diesel power.

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Rover 400 Engines and Transmissions

Each Rover 400 engine drives the front wheels, so traction and packaging suit town and motorway use alike. Selected examples show the spread: the 1.6 AT petrol Sedan with its automatic gearbox for relaxed commuting, and the 1.8 MT and 1.9 MT diesel Sedans, where a manual transmission favours economy on longer trips.

Sedan — Rover 400 Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Rover 400 Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.6 MTGasoline1590 cm³111 hp82 kW145 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 MTGasoline1590 cm³122 hp90 kW138 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1994 cm³136 hp100 kW185 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1994 cm³200 hp147 kW237 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 MTDiesel1769 cm³88 hp65 kW181 N⋅mManualFWD
1.9 MTDiesel1905 cm³67 hp49 kW121 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1396 cm³103 hp76 kW127 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 ATGasoline1590 cm³111 hp82 kW137 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Estate 5-door — Rover 400 Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Rover 400 Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.6 MTGasoline1590 cm³111 hp82 kW137 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 ATGasoline1590 cm³111 hp82 kW137 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.6 MTGasoline1590 cm³122 hp90 kW139 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1796 cm³145 hp107 kW174 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1994 cm³136 hp100 kW185 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 MTDiesel1769 cm³88 hp65 kW181 N⋅mManualFWD

Rover 400 Dimensions

Sedan — Rover 400 Dimensions

Sedan Rover 400 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.6 MT4370 mm1680 mm1400 mm2550 mm1175 kg1640 kg150 mm
1.6 MT4370 mm1680 mm1400 mm2550 mm1075 kg1550 kg150 mm
2.0 MT4370 mm1680 mm1400 mm2550 mm1295 kg1720 kg150 mm
2.0 MT4370 mm1680 mm1400 mm2550 mm1220 kgNot provided150 mm
1.8 MT4370 mm1680 mm1400 mm2550 mm1160 kg1610 kg150 mm
1.9 MT4370 mm1680 mm1400 mm2550 mm1150 kgNot provided150 mm
1.4 MT4370 mm1680 mm1400 mm2550 mm1120 kg1550 kg150 mm
1.6 AT4370 mm1680 mm1400 mm2550 mmNot provided1550 kg150 mm

Estate 5-door — Rover 400 Dimensions

Estate 5-door Rover 400 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.6 MT4365 mm1680 mm1390 mm2550 mm1125 kg1650 kg150 mm
1.6 AT4365 mm1680 mm1390 mm2550 mmNot provided1650 kg150 mm
1.6 MT4365 mm1680 mm1390 mm2550 mmNot providedNot provided150 mm
1.8 MT4365 mm1680 mm1390 mm2550 mmNot providedNot provided150 mm
2.0 MT4365 mm1680 mm1390 mm2550 mm1210 kg1650 kg150 mm
1.8 MT4365 mm1680 mm1390 mm2550 mmNot providedNot provided150 mm

Rover 400 Cargo Space

Sedan — Rover 400 Cargo Space

Sedan Rover 400 Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
1.6 MT410 l
1.6 MT410 l
2.0 MT410 l
2.0 MT410 l
1.8 MT410 l
1.9 MT410 l
1.4 MT410 l
1.6 AT410 l

Estate 5-door — Rover 400 Cargo Space

Estate 5-door Rover 400 Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
1.6 MT430 l1410 l
1.6 AT430 l1410 l
1.6 MT430 l1410 l
1.8 MT430 l1410 l
2.0 MT430 l1410 l
1.8 MT430 l1410 l