The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 39,300
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) Opel Ampera-e
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 4.8 inches taller than the VW e-Golf.
Opel Ampera-e
VW e-Golf
62.8
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
69.5
80.3
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
62.8 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
102.4
163.9
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
163.9 in
Length
168.1 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera-e
VW e-Golf
3728 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.28 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Opel Ampera-e
VW e-Golf
1G0F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera-e
VW e-Golf
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Code
*EAG*
0
Valves
0
0
Cylinders
0
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Opel Ampera-e
VW e-Golf
93 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera-e
VW e-Golf
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
20 kWh  ( 163 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
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
Kraftstoffanzeige
257 mi
Range
117 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
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).
41.4 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera-e
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft