The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Ampera E-REV is 28.6 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf R
1439
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
1787
2126
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1787 mm
Width
1786 mm
2126 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1439 mm
Height
1461 mm
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
2685
4498
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
2578
4212
4498 mm
Length
4212 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf R
1732 kg
Kerb Weight
1521 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2010 kg
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
211 kg
12.18 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf R
R12
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf R
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
370 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf R
100 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
11.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.72 kg/bhp
Opel Ampera E-REV
11.7 kg/bhp
5.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽  ( 184 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
33 mpg
Opel Ampera E-REV
184 MPGe
33 mpg
VW Golf R
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
74 mi
Range
439 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
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).
161.1 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
27 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1005 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L