The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 28,900
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 9.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
624 lb
16.34 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

General

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
R12
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
50 mpg  ( 56 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
56 MPGe
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
727 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft