Opel Adam 2012 1.4
Opel Adam 2012 1.4 petrol description
Hatchback Opel Adam 2012 1.4 has been produced from January, 2018 to December, 2019. 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 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 manual 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.
The fuel consumption of this version of Opel Adam 2012 1.4 reported by owners in daily driving mode is 6.5 litres per 100km.
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.
Opel Adam 2012 1.4 technical data
| Model: | Opel Adam 1.4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Hatchback | ||
| Production period: | 2018. January ... 2019. December | ||
| Engine: | 1398 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 100 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 130 NM ON 4000 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 185 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds |
| Fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km (36.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres (9.2 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 3.70m (length) 1.72m (width) 1.48m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | ||
| Seats: | 4 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 170 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 663 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1480 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 | 14 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. |
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All Opel Adam hatchback [2012 - 2019] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |