The Comparative Analysis :
Opel ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Opel KARL 1.0 Easytronic (15 - 18)
€ 16,900

€ 11,700

€ 16,900
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 LPG ECOTEC is 0.9 inches longer, 4.9 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the KARL 1.0.
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
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 LPG ECOTEC
KARL 1.0
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
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
KARL 1.0
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
74 hp
at 6500 rpm
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
86 hp
74 hp
KARL 1.0
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
Performance
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
KARL 1.0
109 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

KARL 1.0
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30.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
30.2 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
KARL 1.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
KARL 1.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
44 mpg
52 mpg
KARL 1.0
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.5 gal
437 mi
Range
442 mi
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
437 mi
442 mi
KARL 1.0
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
85.3 kWh
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
102.4 kWh
85.3 kWh
KARL 1.0
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
KARL 1.0
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