Opel Kadett Sedan (1985 – 1991) vs SEAT Malaga (1985 – 1992): specs compared
The Opel Kadett Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 116 hp against 100 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 11.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 174 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 6.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 868 kg against 910 kg.
| Specification |
Opel
Kadett Sedan
1985 – 1991
|
SEAT
Malaga
1985 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Spain |
| Documented years | 1985 – 1991 | 1985 – 1992 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 12 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 54 – 116 hp | 56 – 100 hp |
| Torque | 84 – 169 Nm | 88 – 128 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 19.0 s | 11.0 – 22.9 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 195 km/h | 145 – 174 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 8.2 L/100 km | 6.7 – 7.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,219 – 4,221 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,661 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,451 mm |
| Curb weight | 868 – 970 kg | 910 – 977 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

