The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 20,900
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘ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 11.8 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
70.3
80.6
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.3
177.1 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
904 lb
23.67 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

General

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
R12
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
100 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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
26 mpg  ( 19 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
19 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
74 mi
Range
257 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
135.7 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft