The Comparative Analysis :
Abarth 595 Custom (15 - 16) vs. Opel KARL 1.0 (18 - 19)
€ 18,200

€ 9,600

€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,600
ⓘ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 595 is 0.7 inches shorter and 1.3 inches wider.
Abarth 595
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 595
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 595
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 manual transmission
Engine
Abarth 595
Opel KARL 1.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
312 A3.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
72 hp
at 6500 rpm
Abarth 595
138 hp
72 hp
Opel KARL 1.0
152 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Abarth 595
152 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
Opel KARL 1.0
Performance
Abarth 595
Opel KARL 1.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Abarth 595
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Opel KARL 1.0
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17.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.75 lb/hp
Abarth 595
17.73 lb/hp
28.75 lb/hp
Opel KARL 1.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Abarth 595
Opel KARL 1.0
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Abarth 595
39 mpg
46 mpg
Opel KARL 1.0
30 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.5 gal
362 mi
Range
390 mi
Abarth 595
362 mi
390 mi
Opel KARL 1.0
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
96.6 kWh
Abarth 595
113.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
Opel KARL 1.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Abarth 595
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