Vauxhall Viva: generations and engines
The Vauxhall Viva has been built since 1963 in 6 generations, with 28 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, station wagon, hatchback). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Production years1963–present
Generations6
Engine versions28
Power45–114 hp
Body stylesSedan, Station wagon, Hatchback
FuelGasoline
Timeline
Vauxhall Viva generations
- 1963–1966
Vauxhall Viva HA
Engines below - 1966–1970
Vauxhall Viva HB
Engines below - 1966–1970
Vauxhall Viva HB Estate
Engines below - 1970–1979
Vauxhall Viva HC
Engines below - 1970–1979
- 2014–present
Vauxhall Viva GSV
Engines below
Specs
Vauxhall Viva engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Vauxhall Viva HA1963–1966 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100 (45 hp) | 1963–1966 | Gasoline | 45 hp (33 kW) | 62 lb-ft (84 Nm) |
Vauxhall Viva HB1966–1970 · 8 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100 (48 hp) | 1966–1970 | Gasoline | 48 hp (35 kW) | 62 lb-ft (84 Nm) | |||
| 1100 SL90 (60 hp) | 1966–1970 | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | 68 lb-ft (92 Nm) | |||
| 1.2 (57 hp) | 1968–1969 | Gasoline | 57 hp (42 kW) | 66 lb-ft (90 Nm) | |||
| 1.2 (70 hp) | 1968–1969 | Gasoline | 70 hp (51 kW) | 69 lb-ft (93 Nm) | |||
| 1600 (72 hp) | 1968–1970 | Gasoline | 72 hp (53 kW) | ||||
| 1600 (84 hp) | 1968–1970 | Gasoline | 84 hp (62 kW) | 90 lb-ft (122 Nm) | |||
| 2000 GT (106 hp) | 1968–1970 | Gasoline | 106 hp (78 kW) | ||||
| GT 2.0 (114 hp) | 1968–1970 | Gasoline | 114 hp (84 kW) | 127 lb-ft (172 Nm) |
Vauxhall Viva HB Estate1966–1970 · 6 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100 (48 hp) | 1966–1970 | Gasoline | 48 hp (35 kW) | 62 lb-ft (84 Nm) | |||
| 1100 (48 hp) | 1966–1970 | Gasoline | 48 hp (35 kW) | ||||
| 1100 SL90 (60 hp) | 1966–1970 | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | 62 lb-ft (84 Nm) | |||
| 1.2 (57 hp) | 1968–1969 | Gasoline | 57 hp (42 kW) | 66 lb-ft (90 Nm) | |||
| 1.2 (70 hp) | 1968–1969 | Gasoline | 70 hp (51 kW) | 66 lb-ft (90 Nm) | 85 mph (137 km/h) | ||
| 1600 (84 hp) | 1968–1970 | Gasoline | 84 hp (62 kW) | 90 lb-ft (122 Nm) |
Vauxhall Viva HC1970–1979 · 6 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1600 (81 hp) | 1970–1972 | Gasoline | 81 hp (60 kW) | 96 lb-ft (130 Nm) | 16.5 s | 91 mph (146 km/h) | |
| 1100 SL90 (60 hp) | 1971–1972 | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | 68 lb-ft (92 Nm) | 22.5 s | 80 mph (129 km/h) | |
| 1256 (58 hp) | 1971–1975 | Gasoline | 58 hp (43 kW) | 63 lb-ft (85 Nm) | |||
| 2300 (110 hp) | 1972–1973 | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) | 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) | |||
| 1800 (78 hp) | 1973–1979 | Gasoline | 78 hp (57 kW) | 97 lb-ft (132 Nm) | |||
| 1300 (58 hp) | 1975–1979 | Gasoline | 58 hp (43 kW) |
Vauxhall Viva GSV2014–present · 2 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0i (75 hp) | 2014–present | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 70 lb-ft (95 Nm) | 13.9 s | 106 mph (171 km/h) | |
| 1.0i ecoFLEX (75 hp) | 2014–present | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 70 lb-ft (95 Nm) | 13.9 s | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
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- Old photos – how the car looked in earlier listings.
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