The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 39,300
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) Opel Ampera-e
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 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 1.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 4.5 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62.8
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
69.5
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 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 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 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 1.4 TSI
3728 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
884 lb
23.71 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1G0F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
38 mpg
Opel Ampera-e
143 MPGe
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
117.5 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft