Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Opel tried to enter into the supermini segment and created the Adam, which it launched at the 2012 Paris Motor Show for the 2013 model year.
In Europe, the supermini segment was dominated by French and Italian cars, closely followed by Ford and Volkswagen. GM tried to get a slice of the pie and used the same platform from the Corsa lineup to create the Adam. The new vehicle was named after Opel’s brand founder, Adam Opel. GM hoped the new car would sell in high numbers and help the European brand stay afloat after the world financial crisis that emptied the pockets of the American company. Unfortunately, sales weren’t confirmed, and during its seven-year production, only a little over 300,000 units found an owner. Its main competitors were the Fiat 500, the Renault Twingo, and the Peugeot 108, which did better on the market than the Adam. However, Opel tried a different approach, offering the car an extensive customization program that led to over 30,000 variations depending on grades, color combinations, cabins, and drivetrains. But still, that wasn’t enough to save the struggling German brand, which ended up being sold in 2017 to Peugeot-Citroen.
At the front, the little car showed a smiling grille where the brand’s logo took center stage, supported by a pair of horizontal slats. A pair of fog lamps flanked it, while lower, on the apron, the automaker added a black, A-shaped air intake. The up-mounted headlights were swept back towards the A-pillars, being protected against shopping carts and small bumps in parking lots. Furthermore, these featured LED daytime running lights, a first in the European A-segment.
From its profile, the short hood was followed by a steep panoramic windshield. Customers could get the Adam with contrasting roof and door mirrors as an option. The base version was provided with steel wheels, while the upper grades got alloy ones. Unusually, the car was available with up to 18-inch alloy wheels. On the door panels, Opel created a sculptured area that echoed the one introduced on its flagship model, the Insignia. Another unique feature of a supermini vehicle from those times was the floating roof design, emphasized by chromed trims on the C-pillars. Finally, at the back, the leaf-like LED taillights were installed above the bumper, on the corners, flanking the small tailgate that was adorned by a roof spoiler on its upper side.
Inside, at the front, there was loads of room for adult-sized occupants on the ergonomically designed seats. These were separated by a center console that housed the gear stick and the handbrake. Opel installed the controls for the HVAC system on the center stack. As an option, customers could get the vehicle with a touchscreen for the infotainment system named IntelliLink, which could be paired with Apple iOS and Android smartphones. Fronting the driver was a binnacle instrument cluster that housed two large dials for the speedometer and the rev counter, which in turn integrated the fuel level and the coolant temperature, respectively. In the back, there was hardly room for adults, although it proved to be spacious enough for children.
Under the hood, Opel installed a choice of three engines, all fueled by gasoline, that sent their power to the front wheels via either a five or a six-speed manual.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L ECOTEC 6MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
Power: | 84 KW @ 5200 RPM 114 HP @ 5200 RPM 113 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 1800-4500 RPM 169 Nm @ 1800-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9.2 gallons (34.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 122 mph (196 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 145.6 in (3698 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 58.4 in (1483 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.6 in (1,473/1,463 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 91 in (2311 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6 cuFT (170 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2549 lbs (1156 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3329 lbs (1510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 114 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L ECOTEC 6MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4000 RPM 90 HP @ 4000 RPM 89 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 1800-4500 RPM 169 Nm @ 1800-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9.2 gallons (34.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 145.6 in (3698 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 58.4 in (1483 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.6 in (1,473/1,463 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 91 in (2311 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 0.2 in (5 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6 cuFT (170 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2549 lbs (1156 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3329 lbs (1510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 65.3 mpg US (3.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 99 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 16v 5MT FWD (70 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1229 cm3 |
Power: | 51 KW @ 5600 RPM 69 HP @ 5600 RPM 68 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 85 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 115 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9.2 gallons (34.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.9 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: | 195/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 145.6 in (3698 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 58.4 in (1483 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.6 in (1,473/1,463 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 91 in (2311 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6 cuFT (170 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2394 lbs (1086 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3208 lbs (1455 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 124 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L ecoFLEX 5MT FWD (70 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1229 cm3 |
Power: | 51 KW @ 5600 RPM 69 HP @ 5600 RPM 68 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 85 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 115 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9.2 gallons (34.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.9 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: | 195/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 145.6 in (3698 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 58.4 in (1483 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.6 in (1,473/1,463 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 91 in (2311 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6 cuFT (170 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2394 lbs (1086 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3208 lbs (1455 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 118 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16v 5MT FWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1398 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 6000 RPM 101 HP @ 6000 RPM 99 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 96 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 130 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9.2 gallons (34.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 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: | 215/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 145.6 in (3698 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 58.4 in (1483 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.6 in (1,473/1,463 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 91 in (2311 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6 cuFT (170 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2469 lbs (1120 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3230 lbs (1465 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 129 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16v 5MT FWD (87 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1398 cm3 |
Power: | 64 KW @ 6000 RPM 87 HP @ 6000 RPM 86 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 96 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 130 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9.2 gallons (34.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 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: | 215/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 145.6 in (3698 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 58.4 in (1483 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.6 in (1,473/1,463 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 91 in (2311 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6 cuFT (170 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2469 lbs (1120 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3230 lbs (1465 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 129 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L ecoFLEX 5MT FWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1398 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 6000 RPM 101 HP @ 6000 RPM 99 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 96 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 130 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9.2 gallons (34.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 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: | 215/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 145.6 in (3698 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 58.4 in (1483 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.6 in (1,473/1,463 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 91 in (2311 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6 cuFT (170 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2469 lbs (1120 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3230 lbs (1465 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 119 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L ecoFLEX 5MT FWD (87 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1398 cm3 |
Power: | 64 KW @ 6000 RPM 87 HP @ 6000 RPM 86 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 96 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 130 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9.2 gallons (34.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 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: | 215/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 145.6 in (3698 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 58.4 in (1483 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.6 in (1,473/1,463 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 91 in (2311 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6 cuFT (170 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2469 lbs (1120 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3230 lbs (1465 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 119 g/km |