The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 39,300
€ 22,500
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 6.2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
Opel Ampera-e
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62.8
69.5
80.3
56.6
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
62.8 in
Height
56.6 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 DRIVe
3728 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
580 lb
15.56 %
General
Opel Ampera-e
Volvo C30 DRIVe
1G0F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera-e
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Performance
Opel Ampera-e
Volvo C30 DRIVe
93 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera-e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera-e
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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
62 mpg
( 69 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.)
Opel Ampera-e
143 MPGe
69 MPGe
Volvo C30 DRIVe
No data
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
899 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera-e
Volvo C30 DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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



















