The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 39,300

€ 21,400

€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Opel Ampera-e is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62.8
69.5
80.3
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
62.8 in
Height
63.8 in
102.4
163.9
101.5
165.5
163.9 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3728 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
644 lb
17.27 %

General
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1G0F
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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
40 mpg
Opel Ampera-e
143 MPGe
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
579 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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