The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 42,900
€ 26,900
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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-REV is 9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Opel Ampera E-REV
Honda Civic Type R
56.7
70.4
83.7
56.9
70.3
78.1
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.7 in
Height
56.9 in
105.7
177.1
103.1
168.1
177.1 in
Length
168.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera E-REV
Honda Civic Type R
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
869 lb
22.76 %
General
Opel Ampera E-REV
Honda Civic Type R
R12
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
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
Honda Civic Type R
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
Honda Civic Type R
100 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera E-REV
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera E-REV
Honda Civic Type R
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
26 mpg
Opel Ampera E-REV
153 MPGe
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
74 mi
Range
341 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
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).
172.4 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera E-REV
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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
















