Opel Kadett Kadett C City

Opel - Kadett C City

Details-
BrandOpel
ModelKadett
GenerationKadett C City
Modification1.2 S (60 Hp)
Start Of Production1973
End Of Production1979

Performance

The Opel Kadett is a compact car with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 18 seconds and a top speed of 140 km/h. It's a decent performer with a smooth ride.

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh18 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph18 sec
Max Speed140 km/h 86.99 mph

Body & Dimensions

The Kadett is a compact hatchback with a length of 3895 mm, width of 1580 mm, and height of 1375 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2395 mm and a minimum turning circle of 9.2 meters. It has 3 doors and can seat 5 people.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeHatchback
Seats5
Doors3
Length3895 mm 153.35 in.
Width1580 mm 62.2 in.
Height1375 mm 54.13 in.
Wheelbase2395 mm 94.29 in.
Front Track1300 mm 51.18 in.
Rear Track1299 mm 51.14 in.
Min Turning Circle9.2 m 30.18 ft.

Fuel Consumption

The Opel Kadett is a petrol-powered car with a combined fuel consumption of 8.1 liters per 100 kilometers, which is approximately 29.04 US mpg or 34.87 UK mpg. This makes it a relatively fuel-efficient option.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined8.1 l/100 km 29.04 US mpg 34.87 UK mpg 12.35 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Opel Kadett is a compact car with a 1.2L inline-4 engine producing 60 Hp at 5400 rpm, with a torque of 88 Nm at 3400 rpm. It features a manual transmission with 4 gears and front-wheel drive.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power60 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power Per Litre50.2 Hp/l
Torque88 Nm @ 3400 rpm. 64.91 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Transverse
Engine Model Code12S
Engine Displacement1196 cm3 72.98 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore79 mm 3.11 in.
Piston Stroke61 mm 2.4 in.
Compression Ratio9
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemCarburettor
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity2.8 l 2.96 US qt | 2.46 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification10W-40, 10W-50, 20W-50 / GM6136M 5W-30 / GM6136M (<-20 °C)
Coolant4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelFront wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox4 gears, manual transmission

Brakes

None

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesDrum
Rear BrakesDrum
Tires Size155/80 SR13
Wheel Rims Size13

Weight & Capacity

The Kadett boasts a lightweight design, evident in its impressive weight-to-power and weight-to-torque ratios. With a kerb weight of 795 kg and a maximum weight capacity of 1205 kg, the Kadett offers excellent handling and agility. Its fuel efficiency is further enhanced by a 37-liter fuel tank.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio13.3 kg/Hp, 75.5 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio9 kg/Nm, 110.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight795 kg 1752.67 lbs.
Max Weight1205 kg 2656.57 lbs.
Max Load410 kg 903.9 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum410 l 14.48 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity37 l 9.77 US gal | 8.14 UK gal
Max Roof Load60 kg 132.28 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent800 kg 1763.7 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes430 kg 947.99 lbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Opel - Kadett C City

Hatchback

3

9.2 meters

The Opel Kadett has an acceleration time of 18 seconds from 0-100 km/h.

The top speed of the Opel Kadett is 140 km/h.

The Opel Kadett is not a high-performance car, but it's still a decent performer with a smooth ride.

The Opel Kadett runs on petrol (gasoline)

The Opel Kadett has a combined fuel consumption of 8.1 liters per 100 kilometers, which is approximately 29.04 US mpg or 34.87 UK mpg.

The Opel Kadett has a fuel consumption of 12.35 km/l

The Opel Kadett has an internal combustion engine with a transverse layout.

The Opel Kadett has a carburettor-based fuel injection system.

The engine oil capacity of the Opel Kadett is 2.8 liters.

The Kadett has drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels.

The Kadett has 155/80 SR13 tires.

The Kadett has 13-inch wheel rims.

1936-1940 and 1962-1991

Compact car

1960s and 1970s

The spec sheet does not include fuel consumption information.

The trunk/boot space is 410 l.

The Kadett can tow up to 800 kg with brakes or 430 kg without brakes.