The Opel Kadett (1985-1989) was offered with 16 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L Petrol | 112 hp | 158 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 195 km/h | 9.3 s | 7.7 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.6L Petrol | 90 hp | 126 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 175 km/h | 14.0 s | 8.1 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 90 hp | 126 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 180 km/h | 11.5 s | 7.4 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 84 hp | 143 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 178 km/h | 11.5 s | 7.1 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 84 hp | 143 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 173 km/h | 13.0 s | 8.1 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 82 hp | 130 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 170 km/h | 14.5 s | 7.4 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 82 hp | 130 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 175 km/h | 12.5 s | 6.7 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 75 hp | 125 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 170 km/h | 13.0 s | 6.7 l/100km | 6 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 75 hp | 125 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 165 km/h | 15.5 s | 7.7 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 1.3L Petrol | 75 hp | 101 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 170 km/h | 13.5 s | 6.9 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 1.3L Petrol | 75 hp | 101 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 165 km/h | 15.5 s | 7.7 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.5L Diesel | 72 hp | 143 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 170 km/h | 13.0 s | 5.5 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.3L Petrol | 60 hp | 96 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 160 km/h | 16.5 s | 7.3 l/100km | 7 trims |
| 1.3L Petrol | 60 hp | 96 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 155 km/h | 18.0 s | 7.8 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 54 hp | 93 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 150 km/h | 19.0 s | 5.7 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.2L Petrol | 54 hp | 84 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 155 km/h | 17.0 s | 6.7 l/100km | 2 trims |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.