Peugeot 205 (1984 – 1994) vs Opel Kadett 5 Doors (1984 – 1991): specs compared
The Opel Kadett 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 131 hp. The Peugeot 205 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.8 s against 8.0 s. The Opel Kadett 5 Doors has the higher top speed: 217 km/h against 208 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. At 4,001 mm, the Opel Kadett 5 Doors is 300 mm longer than the Peugeot 205.
| Specification |
Peugeot
205
1984 – 1994
|
Opel
Kadett 5 Doors
1984 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1984 – 1994 | 1984 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 2 | 15 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 – 131 hp | 54 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 161 Nm | 84 – 197 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 9.5 s | 8.0 – 19.0 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 208 km/h | 150 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 7.8 L/100 km | 5.5 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,701 mm | 4,001 mm |
| Width | 1,590 mm | 1,661 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,421 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 830 – 860 kg | 838 – 1,000 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.