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Opel Ascona Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1981–1988) — Third Generation

The third-generation Opel Ascona is a compact family car in Sedan 2-doors, Sedan, and Hatchback 5-door form. You can choose a practical layout for commuting, errands, and everyday passenger space.

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Opel Ascona Engines and Transmissions

You can pick an Opel Ascona engine that fits your commute, with a modest petrol or diesel powertrain and a matching transmission. Sedan 2-doors examples include the 1.3 AT gasoline automatic, the 1.3 MT gasoline manual, and the 1.6 MT diesel, all front-wheel drive.

Sedan 2-doors — Opel Ascona Engines and Transmissions

Sedan 2-doors Opel Ascona Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.3 AT	Gasoline	1297 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	96 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1297 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	96 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1598 cm³	82 hp	60 kW	130 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1796 cm³	84 hp	62 kW	143 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1796 cm³	115 hp	84 kW	151 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	116 hp	84 kW	175 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	129 hp	95 kW	180 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Diesel	1598 cm³	54 hp	40 kW	96 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Sedan — Opel Ascona Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Opel Ascona Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1297 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	92 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1297 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	101 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.3 AT	Gasoline	1297 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	96 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1587 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	123 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1598 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	125 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1598 cm³	82 hp	60 kW	130 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1598 cm³	82 hp	60 kW	130 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1598 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	123 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1598 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	123 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1796 cm³	84 hp	62 kW	143 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 AT	Gasoline	1796 cm³	84 hp	62 kW	143 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1796 cm³	100 hp	74 kW	137 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 AT	Gasoline	1796 cm³	100 hp	74 kW	137 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1796 cm³	115 hp	84 kW	151 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 AT	Gasoline	1796 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	160 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1979 cm³	100 hp	74 kW	170 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1979 cm³	100 hp	74 kW	170 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	170 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	115 hp	84 kW	175 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	116 hp	85 kW	170 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	116 hp	85 kW	170 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	129 hp	95 kW	180 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Diesel	1598 cm³	54 hp	40 kW	96 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 AT	Diesel	1598 cm³	54 hp	40 kW	96 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Hatchback 5-door — Opel Ascona Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 5-door Opel Ascona Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1297 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	92 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1598 cm³	82 hp	60 kW	130 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.8 AT	Gasoline	1796 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	160 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1297 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	101 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.3 AT	Gasoline	1297 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	96 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1587 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	123 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1598 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	123 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1598 cm³	82 hp	60 kW	130 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1598 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	123 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1796 cm³	84 hp	62 kW	143 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 AT	Gasoline	1796 cm³	84 hp	62 kW	143 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1796 cm³	115 hp	84 kW	151 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	115 hp	84 kW	175 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	170 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	129 hp	95 kW	180 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Diesel	1598 cm³	54 hp	40 kW	96 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Opel Ascona Dimensions

Sedan 2-doors — Opel Ascona Dimensions

Sedan 2-doors Opel Ascona Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.3 AT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1390 mm	2574 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
1.3 MT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1390 mm	2574 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
1.6 MT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1390 mm	2574 mm	910 kg	1380 kg	140 mm
1.8 MT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1390 mm	2574 mm	910 kg	1380 kg	140 mm
1.8 MT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1390 mm	2574 mm	910 kg	1380 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1390 mm	2574 mm	910 kg	1380 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1390 mm	2574 mm	910 kg	1380 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1390 mm	2574 mm	910 kg	1380 kg	140 mm

Sedan — Opel Ascona Dimensions

Sedan Opel Ascona Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.3 MT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
1.3 MT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	930 kg	1380 kg	140 mm
1.3 AT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
1.6 AT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
1.6 MT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	930 kg	1380 kg	140 mm
1.6 AT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
1.6 MT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	930 kg	1380 kg	140 mm
1.6 AT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
1.6 MT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
1.8 MT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	930 kg	1380 kg	140 mm
1.8 AT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
1.8 MT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
1.8 AT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
1.8 MT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	1000 kg	1450 kg	140 mm
1.8 AT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
2.0 MT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
2.0 AT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
2.0 AT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
2.0 MT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	1000 kg	1450 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
2.0 AT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
2.0 MT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	990 kg	1440 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	930 kg	1380 kg	140 mm
1.6 AT	4366 mm	1668 mm	1395 mm	2574 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm

Hatchback 5-door — Opel Ascona Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door Opel Ascona Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.3 MT	4260 mm	1668 mm	1380 mm	2570 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
1.6 AT	4260 mm	1668 mm	1380 mm	2570 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
1.8 AT	4260 mm	1668 mm	1380 mm	2570 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
1.3 MT	4260 mm	1668 mm	1380 mm	2570 mm	1006 kg	2200 kg	140 mm
1.3 AT	4260 mm	1668 mm	1380 mm	2570 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
1.6 AT	4260 mm	1668 mm	1380 mm	2570 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
1.6 MT	4260 mm	1668 mm	1380 mm	2570 mm	1006 kg	2200 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4260 mm	1668 mm	1380 mm	2570 mm	1006 kg	2200 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4260 mm	1668 mm	1380 mm	2570 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
1.8 MT	4260 mm	1668 mm	1380 mm	2570 mm	1006 kg	2200 kg	140 mm
1.8 AT	4260 mm	1668 mm	1380 mm	2570 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
1.8 MT	4260 mm	1668 mm	1380 mm	2570 mm	1006 kg	2200 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4260 mm	1668 mm	1380 mm	2570 mm	1006 kg	2200 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4260 mm	1668 mm	1380 mm	2570 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
2.0 MT	4260 mm	1668 mm	1380 mm	2570 mm	1006 kg	2200 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4260 mm	1668 mm	1380 mm	2570 mm	1050 kg	2250 kg	140 mm

Opel Ascona Cargo Space

Sedan 2-doors — Opel Ascona Cargo Space

Sedan 2-doors Opel Ascona Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
1.3 AT	510 l
1.3 MT	510 l
1.6 MT	510 l
1.8 MT	510 l
1.8 MT	510 l
2.0 MT	510 l
2.0 MT	510 l
1.6 MT	510 l

Sedan — Opel Ascona Cargo Space

Sedan Opel Ascona Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
1.3 MT	510 l
1.3 MT	510 l
1.3 AT	510 l
1.6 AT	510 l
1.6 MT	510 l
1.6 AT	510 l
1.6 MT	510 l
1.6 AT	510 l
1.6 MT	510 l
1.8 MT	510 l
1.8 AT	510 l
1.8 MT	510 l
1.8 AT	510 l
1.8 MT	510 l
1.8 AT	510 l
2.0 MT	510 l
2.0 AT	510 l
2.0 AT	510 l
2.0 MT	510 l
2.0 MT	510 l
2.0 AT	510 l
2.0 MT	510 l
1.6 MT	510 l
1.6 AT	510 l

Hatchback 5-door — Opel Ascona Cargo Space

Hatchback 5-door Opel Ascona Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
1.3 MT	445 l
1.6 AT	445 l
1.8 AT	445 l
1.3 MT	445 l
1.3 AT	445 l
1.6 AT	445 l
1.6 MT	445 l
1.6 MT	445 l
1.6 MT	445 l
1.8 MT	445 l
1.8 AT	445 l
1.8 MT	445 l
2.0 MT	445 l
2.0 AT	445 l
2.0 MT	445 l
1.6 MT	445 l