Opel Kadett E CC 2.0 GSI 16V CAT (156 hp)

Gasoline engine with 156 hp (115 kW) and 145 lb-ft (196 Nm), built 1988–1991, hatchback body, front-wheel drive. It is the most powerful gasoline version of the generation.

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Power156 hp (115 kW)
Torque145 lb-ft (196 Nm)
0–62 mph8 s
Top speed135 mph (217 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version2.0 GSI 16V CAT (156 hp)
Displacement2.0 L (1,998 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio10-5
Bore86 mm
Stroke86 mm

Performance

Power156 hp (115 kW) @ 6000 rpm
Torque145 lb-ft (196 Nm) @ 4800 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)8 s
Top speed135 mph (217 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
Fuel tank13.7 gal (52 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length157.4 in (3,998 mm)
Width65.7 in (1,669 mm)
Height54.9 in (1,395 mm)
Curb weight2,227 lb (1,010 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,285 lb (1,490 kg)
Cargo volume17.1 cu ft (485 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Gears5

What to check on an Opel Kadett with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Opel Kadett E CC engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.2 (55 hp)Gasoline55 hp (40 kW)
1.3 N (60 hp)Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.3 S (75 hp)Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.6 D (55 hp)Diesel55 hp (40 kW)
1.6 S (90 hp)Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)
1.8 GSI (115 hp)Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)
1.3i CAT (60 hp)Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.8 E (100 hp)Gasoline100 hp (74 kW)
1.8i (90 hp)Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)
1.6 S (82 hp)Gasoline82 hp (60 kW)
1.6i (75 hp)Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.6i CAT (75 hp)Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
2.0 GSI (115 hp)Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)
2.0 GSI (129 hp)Gasoline129 hp (95 kW)
2.0 GSI CAT (115 hp)Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)
1.8 S (84 hp)Gasoline84 hp (62 kW)
2.0 GSI 16V (156 hp)Gasoline156 hp (115 kW)
1.5 TD (72 hp)Diesel72 hp (53 kW)
2.0 GSI 16V (150 hp)Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)
1.7 D (57 hp)Diesel57 hp (42 kW)
1.4 S (75 hp)Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.4i (60 hp)Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.4i (60 hp) AutomaticGasoline60 hp (44 kW)

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