The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Opel Ampera E-REV is 8.4 inches longer and 2 inches lower.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
177.1 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
776 lb
20.32 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

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

Engine

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
100 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 2.0 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
67 mpg  ( 75 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
75 MPGe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
74 mi
Range
799 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
71.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft