The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 42,900

€ 22,300

€ 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 8.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.7
70.4
83.7
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.5 in
105.7
177.1
99.9
168.4
177.1 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
849 lb
22.23 %

General
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
R12
Generation
16
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
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
42 mpg
Opel Ampera E-REV
153 MPGe
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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)
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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