The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 32,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
177.1 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf GTI Performance
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
728 lb
19.07 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf GTI Performance
R12
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf GTI Performance
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf GTI Performance
100 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
37 mpg
Opel Ampera E-REV
153 MPGe
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
74 mi
Range
485 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft