Vauxhall Nova: generations and engines

The Vauxhall Nova was built from 1983 to 1994 in 3 generations, with 27 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, hatchback). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1983–1994

Generations3

Engine versions27

Power45–100 hp

Body stylesSedan, Hatchback

FuelGasoline, Diesel

Timeline

Vauxhall Nova generations

1983–1993
Vauxhall Nova
- Sedan
- Gasoline
- Diesel
8 engine versions 45–72 hp
Engines below
1983–1993
Vauxhall Nova CC
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
- Diesel
17 engine versions 45–100 hp
Engines below
1990–1994
Vauxhall Novavan
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
- Diesel
2 engine versions 50–52 hp
Engines below

Specs

Vauxhall Nova engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Vauxhall Nova1983–1993 · 8 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.0 (45 hp)	1983–1987	Gasoline	45 hp (33 kW)	50 lb-ft (68 Nm)	20 s	87 mph (140 km/h)
1.2 S (55 hp)	1983–1987	Gasoline	55 hp (40 kW)	58 lb-ft (78 Nm)	16 s	94 mph (152 km/h)
1.3 S (70 hp)	1983–1987	Gasoline	70 hp (51 kW)	74 lb-ft (101 Nm)	12.5 s	103 mph (166 km/h)
1.2 N (45 hp)	1985–1987	Gasoline	45 hp (33 kW)	66 lb-ft (90 Nm)	16 s	94 mph (152 km/h)
1.3i (60 hp)	1985–1987	Gasoline	60 hp (44 kW)	68 lb-ft (92 Nm)
1.5 D (50 hp)	1987–1989	Diesel	50 hp (37 kW)	66 lb-ft (90 Nm)	19.5 s	93 mph (150 km/h)
1.4 S (72 hp)	1990–1993	Gasoline	72 hp (53 kW)
1.5 TD (67 hp)	1990–1993	Diesel	67 hp (49 kW)	97 lb-ft (132 Nm)	14 s	103 mph (165 km/h)

Vauxhall Nova CC1983–1993 · 17 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.0 (45 hp)	1983–1993	Gasoline	45 hp (33 kW)	50 lb-ft (68 Nm)	20 s	87 mph (140 km/h)
1.2 S (55 hp)	1983–1990	Gasoline	55 hp (40 kW)	58 lb-ft (78 Nm)	16 s	94 mph (152 km/h)
1.3 S (70 hp)	1983–1989	Gasoline	70 hp (51 kW)	74 lb-ft (101 Nm)	12.5 s	103 mph (166 km/h)
1.2i (45 hp)	1985–1989	Gasoline	45 hp (33 kW)	66 lb-ft (90 Nm)	16 s	94 mph (152 km/h)
1.3i (60 hp)	1985–1989	Gasoline	60 hp (44 kW)	68 lb-ft (92 Nm)
1.5 D (50 hp)	1987–1993	Diesel	50 hp (37 kW)	66 lb-ft (90 Nm)	19.5 s	93 mph (150 km/h)
1.2 S (58 hp)	1988–1990	Gasoline	58 hp (43 kW)
1.6 GSI (100 hp)	1988–1992	Gasoline	100 hp (74 kW)	100 lb-ft (135 Nm)	9.5 s	117 mph (188 km/h)
1.2i CAT (45 hp)	1989–1993	Gasoline	45 hp (33 kW)	66 lb-ft (90 Nm)	16 s	94 mph (152 km/h)
1.3i CAT (60 hp)	1989–1993	Gasoline	60 hp (44 kW)	68 lb-ft (92 Nm)	12.5 s	103 mph (166 km/h)
1.6 GSI (98 hp)	1989–1993	Gasoline	98 hp (72 kW)
1.2 N (52 hp)	1990–1993	Gasoline	52 hp (38 kW)	65 lb-ft (88 Nm)
1.4 S (72 hp)	1990–1993	Gasoline	72 hp (53 kW)
1.4i (60 hp)	1990–1993	Gasoline	60 hp (44 kW)	76 lb-ft (103 Nm)	15 s	96 mph (155 km/h)
1.5 TD (67 hp)	1990–1993	Diesel	67 hp (49 kW)	97 lb-ft (132 Nm)	14 s	103 mph (165 km/h)
1.4i S (82 hp)	1991–1993	Gasoline	82 hp (60 kW)	83 lb-ft (113 Nm)	12.5 s	107 mph (173 km/h)
1.6 GSI CAT (100 hp)	1992–1993	Gasoline	100 hp (74 kW)

Vauxhall Novavan1990–1994 · 2 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
1.2 (52 hp)	1990–1994	Gasoline	52 hp (38 kW)	65 lb-ft (88 Nm)
1.5 D (50 hp)	1991–1994	Diesel	50 hp (37 kW)	66 lb-ft (90 Nm)	19.5 s	93 mph (150 km/h)

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