The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 42,900

€ 27,500

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 TSI.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
1732 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
293 kg
16.92 %

General
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
R12
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
370 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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11.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.3 kg/bhp
Opel Ampera E-REV
11.7 kg/bhp
7.3 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
37 mpg
Opel Ampera E-REV
184 MPGe
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
74 mi
Range
444 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
27 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
403 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1005 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L