The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (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.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 24.3 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 5.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1439
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
1787
2126
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1787 mm
Width
1799 mm
2126 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1439 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
2685
4498
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
2620
4255
4498 mm
Length
4255 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1732 kg
Kerb Weight
1233 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1730 kg
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
499 kg
28.81 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
R12
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
370 NM
200 NM
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

125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
11.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
Opel Ampera E-REV
11.7 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
64 mpg
Opel Ampera E-REV
184 MPGe
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
No data
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
74 mi
Range
706 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
706 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).
83.4 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
27 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1005 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L