The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 39,300

€ 21,600

€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 3.5 cm shorter, 2.1 cm narrower and 11.4 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1594
1765
2039
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1594 mm
Height
1480 mm
2600
4164
2578
4199
4164 mm
Length
4199 mm
2600 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1691 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
2056 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
401 kg
23.71 %

General
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1G0F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
201 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
360 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
360 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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8.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
Opel Ampera-e
8.41 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
23 kWh✽
( 172 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
46 mpg
Opel Ampera-e
172 MPGe
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
257 mi
Range
551 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
365 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1274 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L