The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 42,900
€ 44,100
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 9.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Golf R.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf R
56.7
70.4
83.7
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
57.7 in
105.7
177.1
103.4
167.8
177.1 in
Length
167.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf R
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.09 %
General
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf R
R12
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
295 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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera E-REV
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
10.84 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
34 mpg
Opel Ampera E-REV
153 MPGe
34 mpg
VW Golf R
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
495 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
495 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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
