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OPEL Kadett Caravan 1984-1991 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

OPEL Kadett Caravan 1984-1991 6 Photos
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Opel made the last generation of the Kadett in a few body versions, including a station wagon that served as a compact family car or a fleet vehicle.

Opel knew that it had to make the Kadett in a station wagon shape. In 1984, only a few carmakers built that body shape in the compact segment. That's why many families preferred the Kadett, and it served as a mobile service vehicle for the German Automobil Club (ADAC) and the Austrian one (OAMTC) as well. That was a true sign of recognition.

With a front fascia that sported rectangular headlights tilted back and a convex-shaped grille, the Kadett Caravan was easy to spot and managed to avoid a bland look. Its corner-mounted turn signals were slim but tall and very visible. Up to the B-pillar, it shared the body panels with its five-door hatchback and four-door sedan siblings. Behind that, the carmaker extended the roof above the trunk area and ended the vehicle with a flat, vertical tailgate.

The car's interior was simple on the base trim levels, with cranked windows and not even a radio on it, but the options list was long. Later on, Opel added power windows and locks and a cassette player. In the back, the Caravan version received a flat-folding bench, which extended the trunk from 470 liters (16.6 cu-ft) up to 1,800 liters (63.6 cu-ft), which was huge for a compact-segment vehicle.

Opel installed an extensive engine choice for the Kadett and enlarged it towards the late '80s. Its platform featured McPherson struts at the front and a torsion beam in the rear, reinforced for heavier loads.

OPEL Kadett Caravan 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
  10 gasoline engines
  • 1.2L 4MT FWD (54 HP)
  • 1.3i 4MT FWD (60 HP)
  • 1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP)
  • 1.3L 4MT FWD (75 HP)
  • 1.4i 4MT FWD (60 HP)
  • 1.6i 4MT FWD (75 HP)
  • 1.8i 5MT FWD (90 HP)
  • 1.8L 5MT FWD (84 HP)
  • 1.8L E 5MT FWD (100 HP)
  • 2.0i 5MT FWD (115 HP)
  3 diesel engines
  • 1.5L TD 5MT FWD (72 hp)
  • 1.6L D 5MT FWD (54 HP)
  • 1.7L D 5MT FWD (57 HP)

OPEL Kadett Caravan
1.2L 4MT FWD (54 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 4MT FWD (54 HP)
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:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:93 mph (150 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):17.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:155 R13T
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width:65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase:99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:1931.2 lbs (876 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3262.8 lbs (1480 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:169 g/km

OPEL Kadett Caravan
1.3i 4MT FWD (60 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.3i 4MT FWD (60 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1297 cm3
Power:44 KW @ 5600 RPM
60 HP @ 5600 RPM
59 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:71 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM
96 Nm @ 3400 RPM
Fuel System:Monopoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:96.3 mph (155 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):17.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:155 R13T
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width:65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase:99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2001.8 lbs (908 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3262.8 lbs (1480 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:176.1 g/km

OPEL Kadett Caravan
1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP)
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:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:96.3 mph (155 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):16 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:155 R13T
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width:65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase:99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
Turning circle:32.8 ft (10.0 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:1957.7 lbs (888 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3262.8 lbs (1480 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:178.5 g/km

OPEL Kadett Caravan
1.3L 4MT FWD (75 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 4MT FWD (75 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1297 cm3
Power:55 KW @ 5800 RPM
75 HP @ 5800 RPM
74 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:75 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM
101 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:102.5 mph (165 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:155 R13T
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width:65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase:99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:1979.8 lbs (898 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3262.8 lbs (1480 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:171.4 g/km

OPEL Kadett Caravan
1.4i 4MT FWD (60 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4i 4MT FWD (60 HP)
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
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:96 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):16 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:155 R13T
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width:65.7 in (1669 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase:99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2006.2 lbs (910 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3295.9 lbs (1495 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
Highway:40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined:32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:173.7 g/km

OPEL Kadett Caravan
1.6i 4MT FWD (75 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 4MT FWD (75 HP)
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:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:103 mph (166 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/70 R13T
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width:65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase:99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2039.3 lbs (925 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3351 lbs (1520 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:178.5 g/km

OPEL Kadett Caravan
1.8i 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1796 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 5600 RPM
90 HP @ 5600 RPM
89 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:107 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM
145 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System:Monopoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:108.7 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:155 R13T
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width:65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase:99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2138.5 lbs (970 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3417.2 lbs (1550 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:197.5 g/km

OPEL Kadett Caravan
1.8L 5MT FWD (84 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (84 HP)
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:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:107.5 mph (173 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:155 R13T
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width:65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase:99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2116.4 lbs (960 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3439.2 lbs (1560 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:176.1 g/km

OPEL Kadett Caravan
1.8L E 5MT FWD (100 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L E 5MT FWD (100 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1796 cm3
Power:73.5 KW @ 5800 RPM
100 HP @ 5800 RPM
99 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:103 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
140 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Monopoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:155 R13T
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width:65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase:99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2127 lbs (965 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3307 lbs (1500 kg)

OPEL Kadett Caravan
2.0i 5MT FWD (115 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (115 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 5400 RPM
116 HP @ 5400 RPM
114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque:125 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM
169 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65 R14H
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width:65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase:99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2204.6 lbs (1000 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3306.9 lbs (1500 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Highway:37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:190.4 g/km

OPEL Kadett Caravan
1.5L TD 5MT FWD (72 hp)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L TD 5MT FWD (72 hp)
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:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:102.5 mph (165 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:155 R13T
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width:65.34 in (1660 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase:99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2160.5 lbs (980 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3494.3 lbs (1585 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:40.5 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:153.7 g/km

OPEL Kadett Caravan
1.6L D 5MT FWD (54 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L D 5MT FWD (54 HP)
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:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:91.3 mph (147 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):22 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:155 R13T
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width:65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase:99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2142.9 lbs (972 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3439.2 lbs (1560 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:156.4 g/km

OPEL Kadett Caravan
1.7L D 5MT FWD (57 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L D 5MT FWD (57 HP)
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
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:93 mph (150 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):19.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:155 R13T
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width:65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.5 in (1,400/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase:99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.6 cuFT (470 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2149.5 lbs (975 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3439.2 lbs (1560 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Highway:54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined:41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:135.7 g/km
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