The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 19,700
 VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.6
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700

ⓘ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 14.5 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW New Beetle 1.6
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
70.4 in
Width
67.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.7 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
177.1 in
Length
162.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW New Beetle 1.6
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
919 lb
24.07 %
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW New Beetle 1.6
R12
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW New Beetle 1.6
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6

Performance

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW New Beetle 1.6
100 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

600 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 New Beetle 1.6
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
412 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
157.2 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft