The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 22 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1439
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
1787
2126
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1787 mm
Width
1808 mm
2126 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1439 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
2685
4498
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4498 mm
Length
4278 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1732 kg
Kerb Weight
1347 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
385 kg
22.23 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
R12
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
370 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 kg/bhp
Opel Ampera E-REV
11.7 kg/bhp
9.1 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
50 mpg
Opel Ampera E-REV
184 MPGe
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
74 mi
Range
610 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
106.1 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
27 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
403 kg
Maximum Payload
443 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1005 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L