The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
€ 42,900
€ 21,000
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Ampera E-REV is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S.
Opel Ampera E-REV
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
56.7
70.4
83.7
58.1
70.7
81.5
70.4 in
Width
70.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
56.7 in
Height
58.1 in
105.7
177.1
105.7
177.7
177.1 in
Length
177.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera E-REV
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2908 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb
Weight Difference:
911 lb
23.86 %
General
Opel Ampera E-REV
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
R12
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera E-REV
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
100 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera E-REV
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera E-REV
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽
( 153 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
41 mpg
Opel Ampera E-REV
153 MPGe
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
74 mi
Range
642 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Environmental Impact
43.9 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).
109.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera E-REV
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
















