The Comparative Analysis :
Opel ADAM 1.4 Easytronic (14 - 18) vs. Opel KARL 1.0 Easytronic (15 - 18)
€ 15,700
€ 11,700
€ 15,700
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 slightly. The ADAM 1.4 is 0.9 inches longer, 4.9 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the KARL 1.0.
ADAM 1.4
KARL 1.0
58.4
67.7
77.4
58.5
62.8
73.9
67.7 in
Width
62.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.9 in
58.4 in
Height
58.5 in
91
145.6
93.9
144.7
145.6 in
Length
144.7 in
91 in
Wheelbase
93.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ADAM 1.4
KARL 1.0
2502 lb
Curb Weight
2070 lb
3263 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2983 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
17.26 %
General
ADAM 1.4
KARL 1.0
M-A
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
ADAM 1.4
KARL 1.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6500 rpm
ADAM 1.4
86 hp
74 hp
KARL 1.0
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
ADAM 1.4
96 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
KARL 1.0
Performance
ADAM 1.4
KARL 1.0
111 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
ADAM 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
KARL 1.0
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29.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
ADAM 1.4
29.09 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
KARL 1.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ADAM 1.4
KARL 1.0
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ADAM 1.4
48 mpg
52 mpg
KARL 1.0
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.5 gal
482 mi
Range
442 mi
ADAM 1.4
482 mi
442 mi
KARL 1.0
Environmental Impact
92.9 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
ADAM 1.4
92.9 kWh
85.3 kWh
KARL 1.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ADAM 1.4
KARL 1.0
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
761 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
4.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft
18.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
