The Comparative Analysis :
Abarth 500 Custom (14 - 15) vs. Opel KARL 1.0 Easytronic (15 - 18)
€ 18,200
€ 11,700
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Abarth 500 is 0.7 inches shorter and 1.3 inches wider.
Abarth 500
Opel KARL 1.0
58.5
64.1
74.5
58.5
62.8
73.9
64.1 in
Width
62.8 in
74.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
90.6
144
93.9
144.7
144 in
Length
144.7 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
93.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Abarth 500
Opel KARL 1.0
2447 lb
Curb Weight
2070 lb
3142 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2983 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
15.41 %
General
Abarth 500
Opel KARL 1.0
ZAF 312
Generation
D-A
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Abarth 500
Opel KARL 1.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
312 A1.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
133 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6500 rpm
Abarth 500
133 hp
74 hp
Opel KARL 1.0
152 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Abarth 500
152 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
Opel KARL 1.0
Performance
Abarth 500
Opel KARL 1.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Abarth 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Opel KARL 1.0
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18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
Abarth 500
18.4 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Opel KARL 1.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Abarth 500
Opel KARL 1.0
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Abarth 500
36 mpg
52 mpg
Opel KARL 1.0
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.5 gal
334 mi
Range
442 mi
Abarth 500
334 mi
442 mi
Opel KARL 1.0
Environmental Impact
123.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
85.3 kWh
Abarth 500
123.1 kWh
85.3 kWh
Opel KARL 1.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Abarth 500
Opel KARL 1.0
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
694 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
5.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft
17.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
