The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 21,000
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 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 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 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 1.6 TDI BMT
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
963 lb
25.22 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

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

Engine

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CLH*
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
100 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
62 mpg  ( 69 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
69 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
No data
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
74 mi
Range
818 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
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