The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 9 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW e-Golf
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
177.1 in
Length
168.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW e-Golf
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
8.49 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW e-Golf
R12
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW e-Golf
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW e-Golf
100 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW e-Golf
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
20 kWh  ( 163 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
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
Kraftstoffanzeige
74 mi
Range
117 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
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).
41.4 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft