The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
€ 39,300

€ 24,000

€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Ampera-e is 4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 5.8 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
Opel Ampera-e
Volvo C30 2.4i
62.8
69.5
80.3
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
62.8 in
Height
57 in
102.4
163.9
103.9
168
163.9 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera-e
Volvo C30 2.4i
3728 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
626 lb
16.79 %

General
Opel Ampera-e
Volvo C30 2.4i
1G0F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera-e
Volvo C30 2.4i
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B5244S4
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
5
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Opel Ampera-e
Volvo C30 2.4i
93 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
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18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.46 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
18.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera-e
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
23 kWh✽
( 143 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 mpg
Opel Ampera-e
143 MPGe
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
257 mi
Range
459 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
47.2 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).
159.2 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera-e
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






36.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft