The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 42,900

€ 21,100

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 22 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1439
1787
2126
1486
1808
2021
1787 mm
Width
1808 mm
2126 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1439 mm
Height
1486 mm
2685
4498
2537
4278
4498 mm
Length
4278 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1732 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
352 kg
20.32 %

General
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
R12
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
370 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
100 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.78 kg/bhp
Opel Ampera E-REV
11.7 kg/bhp
12.78 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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
69 mpg
( 77 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
77 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
60 mpg
No data
motorway
76 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
74 mi
Range
833 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
27 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
403 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1005 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L