The Comparative Analysis :
Opel ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC (Autogas) (17 - 18) vs. Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC (18 - 19)
€ 16,900

€ 10,000

€ 16,900
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 LPG ECOTEC is 0.9 inches longer, 4.9 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop.
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
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 LPG ECOTEC
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
2597 lb
Curb Weight
2070 lb
3340 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2983 lb

Weight Difference:
527 lb
20.29 %

General
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
M-A
Generation
D-A
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG ECOTEC
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Straight-four 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
72 hp
at 6500 rpm
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
86 hp
72 hp
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
92 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
92 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Performance
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
109 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
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30.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.75 lb/hp
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
30.2 lb/hp
28.75 lb/hp
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
36 mpg
49 mpg
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.5 gal
329 mi
Range
414 mi
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
329 mi
414 mi
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Environmental Impact
97.4 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).
90.9 kWh
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
97.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
743 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