The Comparative Analysis :
Opel ADAM S (14 - 19) vs. Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC (18 - 19)
€ 19,300
€ 10,000
€ 19,300
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 S is 1.3 inches longer, 4.9 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop.
ADAM S
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
146
93.9
144.7
146 in
Length
144.7 in
91 in
Wheelbase
93.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ADAM S
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
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 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
ADAM S
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
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
72 hp
at 6500 rpm
ADAM S
148 hp
72 hp
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
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 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Performance
ADAM S
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
ADAM S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
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17.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.75 lb/hp
ADAM S
17.55 lb/hp
28.75 lb/hp
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ADAM S
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ADAM S
40 mpg
49 mpg
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.5 gal
400 mi
Range
414 mi
ADAM S
400 mi
414 mi
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
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).
90.9 kWh
ADAM S
111.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ADAM S
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
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
