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 11.3 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf R
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.7 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
177.1 in
Length
165.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf R
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
465 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf R
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf R
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
28 mpg
Opel Ampera E-REV
153 MPGe
28 mpg
VW Golf R
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft