The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 39,300
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) Opel Ampera-e
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62.8
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
69.5
80.3
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
102.4
163.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
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 TSI BMT
3728 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.19 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
93 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera-e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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
35 mpg
Opel Ampera-e
143 MPGe
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
503 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
128.7 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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