Opel Adam
The Opel Adam is a four-seat hatchback powered by a four-cylinder petrol engine with a displacement of 1,293 cm³ and output of 63 kW. It measures 3,724 mm in length and has a kerb weight of 1,143 kg, with a top speed of 178 km/h. Five safety recalls for this model have been registered in EU Safety Gate.
| Manufacturer | Opel |
|---|---|
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 51 kW (68 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 124 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,141 kg |
| Displacement | 1,185 cc |
| Top speed | 178 km/h |
| Length | 3,700 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 3 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 1 European country that registered the Opel Adam in 2025 (1 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Opel Adam (from registration data). 3 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 l · 3-cyl | – | – | 185 km/h | – | – |
| 1.2 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 165 km/h | – | – |
| 1.4 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 181 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Other Opel models
Similar Hatchback models
Recalls & safety
5 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Opel Adam. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The glass roof may be incorrectly fixed and could become detached during travel and fall onto the road, creating a hazard for the traffic behind.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-01-27
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The 18" light alloy wheel rims can crack on the surface with high mileage. This may cause a reduction in the clamping force of the wheel bolts and, in the worst case scenario, loss of the wheel.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2015-04-24
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
Due to a wrong mixing ratio of the primary ignition chemicals in the gas generators, the airbag may not be triggered in the event of an accident.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-02-03
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The steering gear rack of the affected vehicles may have a crack in the teeth area which could affect the steering, leading to the risk of an accident.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2015-09-11
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
The locking mechanism of the parking brake may become loose. Vehicles with a manual transmission could roll away in case no gear has been engaged while parking on a slope.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-04-28
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Opel recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Opel Adam?
- The Opel Adam has a rated top speed of 178 km/h.
- How much power does the Opel Adam have?
- The Opel Adam produces 51 kW (68 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Opel Adam?
- The Opel Adam is 3,700 mm long, 1,720 mm wide and 1,480 mm tall.
- How much does the Opel Adam weigh?
- The Opel Adam has a kerb weight of about 1,141 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Opel Adam?
- The Opel Adam emits 124 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Opel Adam have?
- The Opel Adam has 4 seats.