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MG Rover 200 Series

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The official data lists 10 versions of the MG Rover 200 Series (2001), in the United Kingdom. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
2001
Markets
United Kingdom
Engines
1.1 L to 2.0 L
Fuels
Petrol, Diesel
Lowest consumption (United Kingdom)
5.6 L/100 km (NEDC)

What kind of car is the Rover 200 Series?

The third-generation Rover 200 was a compact hatchback range, offered with three or five doors. It sat at the smaller end of Rover’s passenger-car line-up. In 1999, a facelift brought a new name: Rover 25.

Generations and design

The third generation, code RF, is listed as 1995–2005. The Rover 200 arrived in 1995, and its updated form continued as the Rover 25. The facelift refreshed the styling while retaining the compact hatchback layout.

Engines and power

UK versions covered petrol and diesel engines from 1.1 L to 2.0 L.

How economical is the Rover 200 Series?

The lowest listed official consumption is 5.6 L/100 km on the NEDC test. European figures use the NEDC procedure, while the USA uses EPA testing and Canada uses a 5-cycle procedure, so results from those markets are not directly comparable.

UK (VCA) figures cover 2001 and include 10 versions.

Questions and answers

Which Rover 200 generation is covered here?

The listing identifies the third generation, code RF, spanning 1995–2005.

What body styles did it have?

The third-generation Rover 200 was a three-door or five-door hatchback.

What engine sizes are listed for UK versions?

UK versions had 1.1 L to 2.0 L petrol or diesel engines.

What is the lowest listed official consumption?

It is 5.6 L/100 km on the NEDC test.

Rover 200 Series III (1995–2005)

Model codes: RF · References: rac.co.uk, en.wikipedia.org

United Kingdom 10 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2001211 i1.1 LPetrol5-speed manual6.7 L/100 km NEDC165 g/km
2001214 i1.4 LPetrol5-speed manual6.8 L/100 km NEDC170 g/km
2001214 Si1.4 LPetrol5-speed manual7.1 L/100 km NEDC173 g/km
2001216 Si/SLi1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual7.2 L/100 km NEDC176 g/km
2001216 Si/SLi1.6 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)7.8 L/100 km NEDC195 g/km
2001218 iS1.8 LPetrol5-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2001200 Vi1.8 LPetrol5-speed manual7.5 L/100 km NEDC190 g/km
2001200 BRM1.8 LPetrol5-speed manual7.8 L/100 km NEDC190 g/km
2001220 D/SD2.0 LDiesel5-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC168 g/km
2001220 SDi2.0 LDiesel5-speed manual5.6 L/100 km NEDC166 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.