The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 42,900

€ 24,300

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 29.9 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 4.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1439
1787
2126
1480
1786
2048
1787 mm
Width
1786 mm
2126 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1439 mm
Height
1480 mm
2685
4498
2578
4199
4498 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1732 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
395 kg
22.81 %

General
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
R12
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
370 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
Opel Ampera E-REV
11.7 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
60 mpg
( 67 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.)
Opel Ampera E-REV
184 MPGe
67 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
74 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
27 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1005 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L