The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 39,300

€ 23,300

€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 4.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62.8
69.5
80.3
58.6
71.9
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
62.8 in
Height
58.6 in
102.4
163.9
99.4
168.8
163.9 in
Length
168.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3728 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
653 lb
17.52 %

General
Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1G0F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
93 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
52 mpg
( 59 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
59 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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