The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 39,300
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) Opel Ampera-e
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘ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 4.8 cm shorter, 2.1 cm narrower and 13.3 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf R
1594
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
1765
2039
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1594 mm
Height
1461 mm
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
2600
4164
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4212
4164 mm
Length
4212 mm
2600 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf R
1691 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
2056 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
150 kg
8.87 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf R
1G0F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf R
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
201 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
360 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
360 NM
350 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
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e

62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
8.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Opel Ampera-e
8.41 kg/bhp
5.79 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
34 mpg
Opel Ampera-e
172 MPGe
34 mpg
VW Golf R
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
257 mi
Range
444 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
444 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).
159.2 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
365 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1274 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L