Opel Ascona
The Opel Ascona is a sedan and hatchback model, produced 1975–1988, spanning 8 generations with 217 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Ascona (1984-1988), Ascona (1984-1988), Ascona (1984-1988) and Ascona (1981-1984). Body styles across the Ascona lineage span sedan and hatchback, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Ascona (1984-1988) generation is the most extensively documented, with 48 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.
Choose your Ascona generation.
How many generations does the Opel Ascona have?
The Opel Ascona has 8 generations with 217 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.
What years was the Opel Ascona produced?
The Opel Ascona has been produced 1975–1988. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.
What body type is the Opel Ascona?
The Opel Ascona is available as Sedan, Hatchback. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.
Ascona (1984-1988)
Ascona (1984-1988)
Ascona (1984-1988)
Ascona (1981-1984)
Ascona (1981-1984)
Ascona (1981-1984)
Ascona (1975-1981)
Ascona (1975-1981)
What would this actually cost you?
- Depreciation€4,911
- Fuel / energy€10,500
- Insurance€3,750
- Maintenance€3,000
- Road tax€1,600
Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.
Main rivals
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Opel Ascona: names by market
This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.
- 1900United States
- Chevrolet AsconaSouth Africa
- Chevrolet MonzaLatam
- Vauxhall Cavalier Mk II
How performance changed across generations
| Generation | Power | 0–100 km/h | Variants | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascona (1975-1981)1975–1981 | 91 hp | 12.5 s | 21 | €9k–€11k | ★ 3.2 |
| Ascona (1975-1981)1975–1981 | 91 hp | 12.5 s | 21 | €8k–€11k | ★ 3.2 |
| Ascona (1981-1984)1981–1984 | 81 hp | 14.9 s | 22 | €9k–€17k | ★ 3.5 |
| Ascona (1981-1984)1981–1984 | 82 hp | 15.2 s | 14 | €9k–€15k | ★ 3.5 |
| Ascona (1984-1988)1984–1988 | 90 hp | 13.5 s | 21 | €11k–€17k | ★ 3.6 |
| Ascona (1984-1988)1984–1988 | 89 hp | 13.3 s | 48 | €11k–€19k | ★ 3.7 |