The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 39,300
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) Opel Ampera-e
€ 23,600
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 3.5 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 9.6 cm taller than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Opel Ampera-e
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1594
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
1765
2039
1498
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
1721
1897
1765 mm
Width
1721 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1594 mm
Height
1498 mm
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
2600
4164
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
2515
4129
4164 mm
Length
4129 mm
2600 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera-e
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1691 kg
Kerb Weight
1384 kg
2056 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
307 kg
18.15 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Opel Ampera-e
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1G0F
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera-e
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*AWU*
0
Valves
5
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
201 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
360 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
360 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Opel Ampera-e
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
93 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

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8.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.35 kg/bhp
Opel Ampera-e
8.41 kg/bhp
9.35 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera-e
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
32 mpg
Opel Ampera-e
172 MPGe
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
257 mi
Range
384 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
168.7 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera-e
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
396 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1274 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L