The Comparative Analysis :
Opel ADAM S (14 - 19) vs. Opel KARL 1.0 Easytronic (15 - 18)
€ 19,300
€ 11,700
€ 19,300
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 S is 1.3 inches longer, 4.9 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the KARL 1.0.
ADAM S
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
146
93.9
144.7
146 in
Length
144.7 in
91 in
Wheelbase
93.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ADAM S
KARL 1.0
2597 lb
Curb Weight
2070 lb
3450 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2983 lb
Weight Difference:
527 lb
20.29 %
General
ADAM S
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
ADAM S
KARL 1.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
148 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6500 rpm
ADAM S
148 hp
74 hp
KARL 1.0
162 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
ADAM S
162 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
KARL 1.0
Performance
ADAM S
KARL 1.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
ADAM S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
KARL 1.0
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17.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
ADAM S
17.55 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
KARL 1.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ADAM S
KARL 1.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ADAM S
40 mpg
52 mpg
KARL 1.0
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.5 gal
400 mi
Range
442 mi
ADAM S
400 mi
442 mi
KARL 1.0
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
85.3 kWh
ADAM S
111.8 kWh
85.3 kWh
KARL 1.0
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ADAM S
KARL 1.0
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
853 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
