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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf R
62.8
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
69.5
80.3
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 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
57.5 in
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
102.4
163.9
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
163.9 in
Length
165.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf R
3728 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.88 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf R
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
28 mpg
Opel Ampera-e
143 MPGe
28 mpg
VW Golf R
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera-e
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
36.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft