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Rover 400 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1995–2000) — Second Generation

The second-generation Rover 400 arrived as a compact family car offered in sedan and five-door hatchback form, blending British cabin trim with practical, everyday running costs.

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Rover 400 Engines and Transmissions

Most buyers met the Rover 400 engine range through modest gasoline units such as the 1.4 MT and 1.6 MT, both sedans with a manual gearbox driving the front wheels. A larger 2.5 AT paired automatic shifting with noticeably relaxed pace; front-wheel drive is shared throughout this powertrain family.

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 MTGasoline1588 cm³111 hp82 kW145 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 ATGasoline1590 cm³116 hp85 kW140 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.5 ATGasoline2497 cm³175 hp129 kW240 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.0 MTDiesel1994 cm³86 hp63 kW170 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 MTDiesel1994 cm³105 hp77 kW210 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1396 cm³103 hp76 kW127 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 ATGasoline1589 cm³111 hp82 kW145 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1994 cm³136 hp100 kW182 N⋅mManualFWD

Hatchback 5-door — Rover 400 Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 5-door Rover 400 Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.4 MTGasoline1396 cm³103 hp76 kW127 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 MTGasoline1588 cm³111 hp82 kW145 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 ATGasoline1589 cm³111 hp82 kW145 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.6 ATGasoline1590 cm³116 hp85 kW143 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1994 cm³136 hp100 kW185 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 MTDiesel1994 cm³86 hp63 kW170 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 MTDiesel1994 cm³105 hp77 kW210 N⋅mManualFWD

Rover 400 Dimensions

Sedan — Rover 400 Dimensions

Sedan Rover 400 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.6 MT4491 mm1695 mm1390 mm2622 mm1100 kg1640 kg150 mm
1.6 AT4491 mm1695 mm1390 mm2622 mm1155 kg1640 kg150 mm
2.5 AT4491 mm1695 mm1390 mm2622 mm1350 kg1830 kg150 mm
2.0 MT4491 mm1695 mm1390 mm2622 mm1240 kg1690 kg150 mm
2.0 MT4491 mm1695 mm1390 mm2622 mm1260 kg1720 kg150 mm
1.4 MT4491 mm1695 mm1390 mm2622 mm1120 kg1550 kg150 mm
1.6 AT4491 mm1695 mm1390 mm2622 mmNot provided1640 kg150 mm
2.0 MT4491 mm1695 mm1390 mm2622 mm1240 kg1720 kg150 mm

Hatchback 5-door — Rover 400 Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door Rover 400 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.4 MT4315 mm1699 mm1390 mm2622 mm1100 kg1640 kg150 mm
1.6 MT4315 mm1699 mm1390 mm2622 mm1125 kg1640 kg150 mm
1.6 AT4315 mm1699 mm1390 mm2622 mmNot provided1640 kg150 mm
1.6 AT4315 mm1699 mm1390 mm2622 mm1155 kg1640 kg150 mm
2.0 MT4315 mm1699 mm1390 mm2622 mm1265 kg1690 kg150 mm
2.0 MT4315 mm1699 mm1390 mm2622 mm1295 kg1720 kg150 mm
2.0 MT4315 mm1699 mm1390 mm2622 mm1295 kg1720 kg150 mm

Rover 400 Cargo Space

Sedan — Rover 400 Cargo Space

Sedan Rover 400 Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
1.6 MT470 l810 l
1.6 AT470 l810 l
2.5 AT470 l810 l
2.0 MT470 l810 l
2.0 MT470 l810 l
1.4 MT470 l810 l
1.6 AT470 l810 l
2.0 MT470 l810 l

Hatchback 5-door — Rover 400 Cargo Space

Hatchback 5-door Rover 400 Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
1.4 MT375 l717 l
1.6 MT375 l717 l
1.6 AT375 l717 l
1.6 AT375 l717 l
2.0 MT375 l717 l
2.0 MT375 l717 l
2.0 MT375 l717 l