The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 39,300
€ 23,600
€ 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 1.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3.8 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Opel Ampera-e
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
3728 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
677 lb
18.16 %
General
Opel Ampera-e
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera-e
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
0
Valves
5
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera-e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera-e
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
26 mpg
Opel Ampera-e
143 MPGe
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera-e
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
