The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 39,300

€ 32,500

€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf GTI
62.8
69.5
80.3
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
62.8 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
163.9
103.4
168
163.9 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf GTI
3728 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
672 lb
18.03 %

General
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf GTI
1G0F
Generation
AU
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf GTI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf GTI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
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18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf GTI
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
37 mpg
Opel Ampera-e
143 MPGe
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
257 mi
Range
493 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft