All Opel modelsOpel Kadett: generations and engines
The Opel Kadett was built from 1973 to 1994 in 11 generations, with 128 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, station wagon, hatchback). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years1973–1994
Generations11
Engine versions128
Power40–156 hp
Body stylesSedan, Station wagon, Hatchback
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline
Opel Kadett generations
- 1973–1979
- 1973–1979
- 1973–1979
- 1973–1979
- 1979–1984
- 1979–1984
- 1984–1991
- 1984–1991
- 1984–1991
- 1986–1993
Opel Kadett E Cabrio
Engines below - 1986–1994
Specs
Opel Kadett engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Opel Kadett E Cabrio1986–1993 · 8 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6i (75 hp) Automatic | 1986–1993 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 91 lb-ft (124 Nm) | 101 mph (162 km/h) | ||
| 2.0i (115 hp) | 1986–1993 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 125 lb-ft (170 Nm) | 10 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | |
| 2.0i CAT (115 hp) | 1986–1993 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 125 lb-ft (170 Nm) | 10 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | |
| 1.3 S (75 hp) | 1987–1993 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 74 lb-ft (101 Nm) | |||
| 1.6i CAT (75 hp) | 1987–1993 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 91 lb-ft (124 Nm) | 13.5 s | 104 mph (167 km/h) | |
| 1.4i (75 hp) | 1990–1991 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 80 lb-ft (108 Nm) | 104 mph (167 km/h) | ||
| 1.6i (82 hp) | 1992–1993 | Gasoline | 82 hp (60 kW) | 96 lb-ft (130 Nm) | 13 s | 107 mph (172 km/h) | |
| 1.6i (82 hp) Automatic | 1992–1993 | Gasoline | 82 hp (60 kW) | 96 lb-ft (130 Nm) | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
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