The Comparative Analysis :
Opel ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Easytronic (14 - 17) vs. Opel KARL 1.0 Easytronic (15 - 18)
€ 16,500

€ 11,700

€ 16,500
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is 0.9 inches longer, 4.9 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the KARL 1.0.
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
86 hp
74 hp
KARL 1.0
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
Performance
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
29.09 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
KARL 1.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
KARL 1.0
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
50 mpg
52 mpg
KARL 1.0
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.5 gal
503 mi
Range
442 mi
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
503 mi
442 mi
KARL 1.0
Environmental Impact
89 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
89 kWh
85.3 kWh
KARL 1.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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