The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 9.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 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
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
177.1 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
1149 lb
30.09 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
R12
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
100 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
52 mpg
Opel Ampera E-REV
153 MPGe
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
No data
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
74 mi
Range
690 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
85.3 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft