The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

€ 39,300
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) Opel Ampera-e
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Ampera-e is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 4.5 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62.8
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
69.5
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
62.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
102.4
163.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
163.9 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3728 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
814 lb
21.83 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)

General

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1G0F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
93 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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
26 mpg  ( 19 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
19 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
257 mi
Range
257 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
135.7 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft