Opel Adam 2012 1.4

Opel Adam 2012 1.4 petrol description

Hatchback Opel Adam 2012 1.4 has been produced from January, 2013 to December, 2018. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.4 litres, which produces power of 100 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 130 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 370 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Opel Adam 1.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.2 litres.

Opel Adam 2012 1.4 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Adam 2012 1.4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 185 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Opel Adam 2012 1.4 fuel consumption is 5.1 litres per 100km (19.6 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Opel Adam 2012 - 2019 versions, city fuel economy - 6.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 38 litres or 10.04 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.

Opel Adam safety

During safety testing Opel Adam has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Opel Adam is evaluated with very good rate 87 from 100, children safety: good mark - 72 from 100, for pedestrian protection Opel Adam got 65 points from 100.
Opel Adam safety equipment has been rated as very good - 81 percents from 100.

With the same engine there are also two other Opel Adam versions - with manual gearbox (Opel Adam 2012 1.4 MT), and with manual gearbox (Opel Adam 2018 1.4 MT) available:
Opel Adam 2012

Opel Adam 2012 1.4 technical data

Model: Opel Adam 1.4
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2013. January ... 2018. December 
Engine: 1398 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 119 g/km
Power: 100 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 130 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 185 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.1 (combined) 6.6 (urban) 4.2 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 38 litres (10 gallons)
Car dimensions: 3.70m (length) 1.72m (width) 1.48m (height)
Turning diameter: 9.8 meters
Seats: 4 seats
Trunk capacity: 170 litres
Trunk max capacity: 663 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1465 kg

Opel Adam 2012 1.4 engine A14XER

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1398 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 73.4 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 82.6 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Opel Adam 2012 1.4 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.2 litres (4.4 quarts)
Power 100 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 130 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2009
Duration of production 15 years
Engine also used on Opel Astra Opel Meriva

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Opel Adam hatchback [2012 - 2019] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Opel Adam 2014 1.0 ECOTEC Jan 2014 — Dec 2018

Most fuel efficient version by real consumption

1.0 Petrol 90 HP - Manual (6)
Opel Adam 2014 1.0 ECOTEC Jan 2014 — Dec 2018 1.0 Petrol 115 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Adam 2013 1.2 Jan 2013 — Dec 2014

Most fuel efficient version

1.2 Petrol 70 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Adam 2013 1.4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2017 1.4 Petrol 87 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Adam 2012 1.4 Jan 2012 — Dec 2018 1.4 Petrol 100 HP 5.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Adam 2018 1.4 Jan 2018 — Dec 2019 1.4 Petrol 100 HP - Manual (5)
Opel Adam 2013 1.4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2018

Only version with automatic transmission

1.4 Petrol 100 HP 5.1 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Adam 2015 S 1.4 Turbo ECOFLEX Jan 2015 — Dec 2018

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds

1.4 Petrol 150 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Adam 2018 S 1.4 Turbo Jan 2018 — Dec 2019

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds

1.4 Petrol 150 HP - Manual (6)
Opel Adam 2013 1.4 ECOFLEX Jan 2013 — Dec 2018 1.4 LPG 87 HP 5.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Adam 2012 reviews
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