The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 23,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (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 1.6 TDI BMT (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 1.6 TDI BMT
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
622 lb
16.29 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

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

Engine

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

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

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf Plus 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
55 mpg  ( 61 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
61 MPGe
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
795 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
88.5 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft