The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

€ 39,300
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) Opel Ampera-e
€ 41,200
 VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘ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 9.9 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 12.9 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf R
1594
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
1765
2039
1465
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1594 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
2600
4164
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
2626
4263
4164 mm
Length
4263 mm
2600 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf R
1691 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
2056 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
208 kg
12.3 %
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

General

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf R
1G0F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf R
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
201 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
360 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
360 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf R
93 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e

62 mph 62
mph

71 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
8.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.85 kg/bhp
Opel Ampera-e
8.41 kg/bhp
4.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf R
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
36 mpg
Opel Ampera-e
172 MPGe
36 mpg
VW Golf R
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
257 mi
Range
438 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
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).
147.7 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
365 kg
Maximum Payload
477 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1274 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L