The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 39,300
€ 20,100
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 4.3 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62.8
69.5
80.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
62.8 in
Height
58.5 in
102.4
163.9
99.9
168.4
163.9 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3728 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
732 lb
19.64 %
General
Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1G0F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera-e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
36 mpg
Opel Ampera-e
143 MPGe
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
