The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 42,900

€ 24,100

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Ampera E-REV is 1.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Opel Ampera E-REV
Mazda 3 2.0
56.7
70.4
83.7
57.9
69.1
77
70.4 in
Width
69.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.7 in
Height
57.9 in
105.7
177.1
103.9
175.6
177.1 in
Length
175.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera E-REV
Mazda 3 2.0
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
864 lb
22.63 %

General
Opel Ampera E-REV
Mazda 3 2.0
R12
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera E-REV
Mazda 3 2.0
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
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
Mazda 3 2.0
100 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera E-REV
Mazda 3 2.0
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
31 mpg
Opel Ampera E-REV
153 MPGe
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera E-REV
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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