The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 39,300
€ 18,700
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Ampera-e is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3.8 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Opel Ampera-e
VW New Beetle 1.6
62.8
69.5
80.3
59
67.8
74.7
69.5 in
Width
67.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
62.8 in
Height
59 in
102.4
163.9
99
162.6
163.9 in
Length
162.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera-e
VW New Beetle 1.6
3728 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
913 lb
24.49 %
General
Opel Ampera-e
VW New Beetle 1.6
1G0F
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera-e
VW New Beetle 1.6
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Opel Ampera-e
VW New Beetle 1.6
93 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera-e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera-e
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
31 mpg
Opel Ampera-e
143 MPGe
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
455 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera-e
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
