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Opel Kadett Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1973–1979) — Third Generation

The third-generation Opel Kadett blends classic rear-wheel-drive character with practical body styles. From coupes to estates, it offers a range of engines and transmissions to suit different drivers.

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Opel Kadett Engines and Transmissions

The Opel Kadett engine lineup focuses on simplicity and reliability. A 1.0-liter gasoline unit paired with a manual transmission is ideal for city driving, while the 1.6-liter engine offers more flexibility. You can choose a manual for greater control or an automatic for relaxed cruising. All versions send power to the rear wheels, giving the Kadett a traditional driving feel.

Coupe — Opel Kadett Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Opel Kadett Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.0 MT	Gasoline	993 cm³	40 hp	29 kW	69 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1196 cm³	52 hp	38 kW	78 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.2 AT	Gasoline	1196 cm³	52 hp	38 kW	78 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
1.2 AT	Gasoline	1196 cm³	55 hp	40 kW	78 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1196 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	83 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.2 AT	Gasoline	1196 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	83 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1587 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	123 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1196 cm³	55 hp	40 kW	78 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1587 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	123 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.9 MT	Gasoline	1900 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
1.9 AT	Gasoline	1900 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	Not provided	Automatic	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1979 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	162 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	170 N⋅m	Manual	RWD

Sedan 2-doors — Opel Kadett Engines and Transmissions

Sedan 2-doors Opel Kadett Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.0 MT	Gasoline	993 cm³	40 hp	29 kW	69 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.2 AT	Gasoline	1196 cm³	52 hp	38 kW	78 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
1.2 AT	Gasoline	1196 cm³	55 hp	40 kW	78 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1196 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	83 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.2 AT	Gasoline	1196 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	83 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1587 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	123 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.9 AT	Gasoline	1900 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	Not provided	Automatic	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1979 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	162 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	170 N⋅m	Manual	RWD

Sedan — Opel Kadett Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Opel Kadett Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.0 MT	Gasoline	993 cm³	40 hp	29 kW	69 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1196 cm³	52 hp	38 kW	78 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.2 AT	Gasoline	1196 cm³	52 hp	38 kW	78 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1196 cm³	55 hp	40 kW	78 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.2 AT	Gasoline	1196 cm³	55 hp	40 kW	78 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1196 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	83 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.2 AT	Gasoline	1196 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	83 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1587 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	123 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1587 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	123 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD

Estate 3-door — Opel Kadett Engines and Transmissions

Estate 3-door Opel Kadett Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.0 MT	Gasoline	993 cm³	40 hp	29 kW	69 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1196 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	83 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.2 AT	Gasoline	1196 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	83 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1587 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	123 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1196 cm³	55 hp	40 kW	78 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1200 cm³	52 hp	38 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1587 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	123 N⋅m	Manual	RWD

Hatchback 3-door — Opel Kadett Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 3-door Opel Kadett Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.0 MT	Gasoline	993 cm³	40 hp	29 kW	69 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1196 cm³	52 hp	38 kW	78 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1196 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	83 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.2 AT	Gasoline	1196 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	83 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1587 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	123 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1587 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	123 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
1.2 MT	Gasoline	1196 cm³	55 hp	40 kW	78 N⋅m	Manual	RWD

Opel Kadett Dimensions

Coupe — Opel Kadett Dimensions

Coupe Opel Kadett Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance, minimum
1.0 MT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1345 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 MT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1345 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 AT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1345 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 AT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1345 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 MT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1345 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 AT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1345 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.6 AT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1345 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 MT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1345 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.6 MT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1345 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.9 MT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1345 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.9 AT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1345 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
2.0 MT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1345 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
2.0 MT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1345 mm	2394 mm	127 mm

Sedan 2-doors — Opel Kadett Dimensions

Sedan 2-doors Opel Kadett Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance, minimum
1.0 MT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1345 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 AT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1345 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 AT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1345 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 MT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1345 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 AT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1345 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.6 MT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1345 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.9 AT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1345 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
2.0 MT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1345 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
2.0 MT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1345 mm	2394 mm	127 mm

Sedan — Opel Kadett Dimensions

Sedan Opel Kadett Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance, minimum
1.0 MT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1375 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 MT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1375 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 AT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1375 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 MT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1375 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 AT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1375 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 MT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1375 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 AT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1375 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.6 MT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1375 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.6 AT	4127 mm	1580 mm	1375 mm	2394 mm	127 mm

Estate 3-door — Opel Kadett Dimensions

Estate 3-door Opel Kadett Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance, minimum
1.0 MT	4140 mm	1580 mm	1385 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 MT	4140 mm	1580 mm	1385 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 AT	4140 mm	1580 mm	1385 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.6 AT	4140 mm	1580 mm	1385 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 MT	4140 mm	1580 mm	1385 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 MT	4140 mm	1580 mm	1385 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.6 MT	4140 mm	1580 mm	1385 mm	2394 mm	127 mm

Hatchback 3-door — Opel Kadett Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door Opel Kadett Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance, minimum
1.0 MT	3922 mm	1580 mm	1375 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 MT	3922 mm	1580 mm	1375 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 MT	3922 mm	1580 mm	1375 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 AT	3922 mm	1580 mm	1375 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.6 MT	3922 mm	1580 mm	1375 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.6 AT	3922 mm	1580 mm	1375 mm	2394 mm	127 mm
1.2 MT	3922 mm	1580 mm	1375 mm	2394 mm	127 mm