Segment: Compact
Production years: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
The European arm of General Motors, Opel, introduced the last generation of the Kadett lineup in 1984 in a few body shapes and, in 1985, it launched the sedan version.
Opel tried to get the most out of the Kadett platform and offered it in all the existing shapes for the compact segment. The sedan was part of the equation, and it was preferred by many customers who didn't want to share the passenger area with the trunk, as happens in the hatchbacks or station wagons.
The carmaker designed the sedan with a curved hood above the plastic grille, which was part of the front bumper. To create a common design language for the entire brand, the Kadett featured similar-looking headlights to the Ascona or the Rekord, with sharper inner sides and corner-mounted turn signals. Up to the B-pillar, the Kadett sedan looked like the rest of its siblings, but the main difference was at the back, where the carmaker installed triangular windows behind the rear doors. The squared-looking rear end was adorned with corner-mounted taillights.
Depending on the trim levels, the Kadett Sedan offered cranked windows and manually adjustable rear-view mirrors. The cabin was good enough for up to five passengers but mostly for four adults. For the upper trim levels, the carmaker offered power windows and locks. Moreover, as an option, Opel installed also a sunroof, which was not a common option for all mass-market compact-sized vehicles.
Under the hood, the Kadett featured various engines, both gasoline and diesel units. It was available with a 4- or 5-speed manual transmission, depending on the engine. An automatic transmission was available for selected models. The car featured a McPherson suspension for the front and a torsion beam on the rear.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 4MT (54 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1196 cm3 |
Power: | 40 KW @ 5600 RPM 54 HP @ 5600 RPM 54 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 62 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 84 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96.3 mph (155 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155 R13T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 34.4 ft (10.5 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1913.6 lbs (868 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3009.3 lbs (1365 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159.5 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3i 3AT (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1297 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 5600 RPM 60 HP @ 5600 RPM 59 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 71 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 96 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155 R13T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 34.4 ft (10.5 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1970.9 lbs (894 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3009.3 lbs (1365 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 173.7 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 4MT (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1297 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 5800 RPM 60 HP @ 5800 RPM 59 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 71 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 96 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155 R13T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 34.4 ft (10.5 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1926.8 lbs (874 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3009.3 lbs (1365 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 169 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4i 4MT (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1379 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 5600 RPM 60 HP @ 5600 RPM 59 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 76 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 103 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R13T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 34.4 ft (10.5 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1929.1 lbs (875 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3042.4 lbs (1380 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 166.6 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 3AT (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1587 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5200 RPM 75 HP @ 5200 RPM 74 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM 125 Nm @ 2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R13T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 34.4 ft (10.5 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1962.1 lbs (890 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3097.5 lbs (1405 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 811.6 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 4MT (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5800 RPM 90 HP @ 5800 RPM 89 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 93 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 126 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155 SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 34.4 ft (10.5 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2050.3 lbs (930 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3097.5 lbs (1405 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 196.1 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5400 RPM 90 HP @ 5400 RPM 89 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 145 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110.6 mph (178 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155 R13T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 34.4 ft (10.5 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2094.4 lbs (950 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3163.6 lbs (1435 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 164.2 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT (84 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 62 KW @ 5400 RPM 84 HP @ 5400 RPM 83 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 106 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM 143 Nm @ 2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110.6 mph (178 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155 R13T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 34.4 ft (10.5 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2028.3 lbs (920 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3185.7 lbs (1445 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 169 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5200 RPM 116 HP @ 5200 RPM 114 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM 169 Nm @ 2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.2 in (4221 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 34.4 ft (10.5 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2138.5 lbs (970 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3174.7 lbs (1440 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 195.2 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L TD 5MT (72 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1488 cm3 |
Power: | 53 KW @ 4600 RPM 72 HP @ 4600 RPM 71 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 106 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM 143 Nm @ 2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155 R13T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 34.4 ft (10.5 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2094.4 lbs (950 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3163.6 lbs (1435 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 145.8 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L D 5MT (54 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 40 KW @ 4600 RPM 54 HP @ 4600 RPM 54 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 69 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 93 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 19 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155 R13T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 34.4 ft (10.5 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2094.4 lbs (950 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3185.7 lbs (1445 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 5.7 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L D 5MT (57 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1688 cm3 |
Power: | 42 KW @ 4600 RPM 57 HP @ 4600 RPM 56 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 77 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 104 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 95.1 mph (153 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155 R13T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2050.3 lbs (930 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3185.7 lbs (1445 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 145.8 g/km |