The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 42,900

€ 23,400

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 TDI.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
56.7
70.4
83.7
63.8
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
105.7
177.1
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 TDI
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
631 lb
16.53 %

General
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
R12
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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 4400 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
49 mpg
( 55 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
55 MPGe
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
No data
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
712 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft