The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Ampera E-REV is 8.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
818 lb
21.42 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)

General

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
R12
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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
52 mpg  ( 59 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
59 MPGe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft