The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 25,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 21 cm longer, 3.8 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1439
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
1787
2126
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1787 mm
Width
1825 mm
2126 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1439 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
2685
4498
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4498 mm
Length
4288 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1732 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
311 kg
17.96 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

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
6-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
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
370 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
100 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
Opel Ampera E-REV
11.7 kg/bhp
9.6 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
63 mpg  ( 70 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
70 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
74 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
759 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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
27 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 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
449 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1005 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L