The Comparative Analysis :

Abarth 500 Custom (14 - 15) vs. Opel KARL 1.0 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 18)

€ 18,200
Abarth 500 Custom (14 - 15) Abarth 500
€ 12,700
 Opel KARL 1.0 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 18) Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,700

ⓘ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 LPG ecoFLEX
58.5
Blueprint Abarth 500 Custom (14 - 15)
64.1
74.5
58.5
Blueprint Opel KARL 1.0 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint Abarth 500 Custom (14 - 15)
90.6
144
Blueprint Opel KARL 1.0 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 18)
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 LPG ecoFLEX
2447 lb
Curb Weight
2260 lb
3142 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3109 lb
Abarth 500 Custom (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
7.64 %
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 18)

General

Abarth 500
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
ZAF 312
Generation
D-A
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Abarth 500
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three 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
72 hp
at 6500 rpm
Abarth 500
133 hp
72 hp
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
152 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
68 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Abarth 500
152 lb‑ft
68 lb‑ft
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX

Performance

Abarth 500
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
127 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Abarth 500

62 mph 62
mph

679 ft
0.000 sec

Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX

▶ REPLAY
18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.39 lb/hp
Abarth 500
18.4 lb/hp
31.39 lb/hp
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Abarth 500
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Abarth 500
36 mpg
41 mpg
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
6.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
334 mi
Range
273 mi
Abarth 500
334 mi
273 mi
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
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).
84 kWh
Abarth 500
123.1 kWh
84 kWh
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Abarth 500
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
694 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
5.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.3 cu ft
17.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.1 cu ft