The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 39,300

€ 27,300

€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 4.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62.8
69.5
80.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
62.8 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
163.9
103.1
167.5
163.9 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3728 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
884 lb
23.71 %

General
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1G0F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZE*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
93 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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
50 mpg
Opel Ampera-e
143 MPGe
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
257 mi
Range
661 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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