The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Opel Ampera E-REV is 11.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.4 in
Width
69.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.7 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
177.1 in
Length
165.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
648 lb
16.97 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
R12
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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
37 mpg
Opel Ampera E-REV
153 MPGe
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft