The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 39,300
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) Opel Ampera-e
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62.8
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
69.5
80.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
102.4
163.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI
3728 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
604 lb
16.2 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1G0F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
44 mpg  ( 49 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
49 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft