The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 42,900

€ 22,700

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 23.2 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 0.8 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Opel Ampera E-REV
Volvo C30 2.0
1439
1787
2126
1447
1782
2039
1787 mm
Width
1782 mm
2126 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1439 mm
Height
1447 mm
2685
4498
2640
4266
4498 mm
Length
4266 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera E-REV
Volvo C30 2.0
1732 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
318 kg
18.36 %

General
Opel Ampera E-REV
Volvo C30 2.0
R12
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera E-REV
Volvo C30 2.0
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
370 NM
185 NM
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
Volvo C30 2.0
100 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
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11.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 kg/bhp
Opel Ampera E-REV
11.7 kg/bhp
9.89 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera E-REV
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽
( 184 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
37 mpg
Opel Ampera E-REV
184 MPGe
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
74 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 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
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
27 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera E-REV
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
403 kg
Maximum Payload
336 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1005 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L