The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
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 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
177.1 in
Length
167.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
787 lb
20.61 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
R12
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
100 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
59 mpg  ( 66 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
66 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
74 mi
Range
777 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft