The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
€ 26,900

€ 42,900

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Ampera E-REV.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Ampera E-REV
55.9
69.5
77
56.7
70.4
83.7
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
101.5
166.9
105.7
177.1
166.9 in
Length
177.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Ampera E-REV
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
622 lb
16.29 %

General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Ampera E-REV
8P
Generation
R12
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Ampera E-REV
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
148 hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera E-REV
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Ampera E-REV
137 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽
( 153 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
153 MPGe
Opel Ampera E-REV
24 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
511 mi
Range
74 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
74 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
43.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
43.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Opel Ampera E-REV
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft