The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 39,300
€ 23,100
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion.
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62.8
69.5
80.3
58.3
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
102.4
163.9
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 TDI BlueMotion
3728 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
831 lb
22.29 %
General
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1G0F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
93 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera-e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
62 mpg
( 69 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
69 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
899 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
