The Comparative Analysis :
Opel ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex (13 - 17) vs. Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC (17 - 18)
€ 15,400

€ 10,000

€ 15,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is 0.9 inches longer, 4.9 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop.
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
2502 lb
Curb Weight
2070 lb
3263 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2983 lb

Weight Difference:
432 lb
17.26 %

General
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6500 rpm
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
99 hp
74 hp
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
96 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Performance
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
115 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
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25.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
25.27 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
57 mpg
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
47 mpg
57 mpg
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.5 gal
472 mi
Range
485 mi
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
472 mi
485 mi
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
77.7 kWh
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
94.8 kWh
77.7 kWh
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
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