The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 20,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
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 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
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 1.2 TSI
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
1032 lb
27.03 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
R12
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
41 mpg
Opel Ampera E-REV
153 MPGe
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
589 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft