The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1439
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
1787
2126
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4498 mm
Length
4278 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1732 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
337 kg
19.46 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
R12
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
370 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.11 kg/bhp
Opel Ampera E-REV
11.7 kg/bhp
10.11 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
58 mpg  ( 65 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.)
Opel Ampera E-REV
184 MPGe
65 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
74 mi
Range
697 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
27 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
403 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1005 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L