The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
€ 28,300
€ 42,900
€ 28,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Civic Type R is 9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Ampera E-REV.
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Ampera E-REV
56.9
70.3
78.1
56.7
70.4
83.7
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
56.9 in
Height
56.7 in
103.1
168.1
105.7
177.1
168.1 in
Length
177.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Ampera E-REV
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
869 lb
22.76 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Ampera E-REV
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
R12
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Ampera E-REV
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
148 hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera E-REV
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Ampera E-REV
146 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera E-REV
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy
26 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.)
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
153 MPGe
Opel Ampera E-REV
19 mpg
city
No data
34 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
341 mi
Range
74 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
74 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
Environmental Impact
172.4 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
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
43.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Opel Ampera E-REV
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
798 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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















