The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 22,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
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 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
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 1.6 BiFuel
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
701 lb
18.36 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

General

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
R12
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
100 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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
24 mpg  ( 18 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
18 MPGe
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
74 mi
Range
241 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
144.5 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft