The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

€ 39,300
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) Opel Ampera-e
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62.8
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
69.5
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
102.4
163.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
163.9 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3728 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
864 lb
23.18 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

General

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1G0F
Generation
AU
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 BMT
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
93 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
25.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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
57 mpg  ( 64 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
64 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
No data
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
257 mi
Range
758 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft