The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
€ 42,900
€ 35,600
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Opel Ampera E-REV is 0.3 inches longer and 3.6 inches lower.
Opel Ampera E-REV
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
56.7
70.4
83.7
60.2
70.4
79.9
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.7 in
Height
60.2 in
105.7
177.1
106.3
176.8
177.1 in
Length
176.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera E-REV
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
8.77 %
General
Opel Ampera E-REV
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
R12
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera E-REV
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
100 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera E-REV
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera E-REV
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
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
24 kWh
( 136 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.)
Opel Ampera E-REV
153 MPGe
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
74 mi
Range
163 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
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).
49.4 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera E-REV
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft








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













