The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 36.9 cm longer, 6.6 cm wider and 5.9 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1439
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
1787
2126
1498
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
1721
1897
1787 mm
Width
1721 mm
2126 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1439 mm
Height
1498 mm
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
2685
4498
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
2515
4129
4498 mm
Length
4129 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1732 kg
Kerb Weight
1367 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1770 kg
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
365 kg
21.07 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
R12
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
370 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
100 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

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11.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.24 kg/bhp
Opel Ampera E-REV
11.7 kg/bhp
9.24 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
31 mpg
Opel Ampera E-REV
184 MPGe
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
74 mi
Range
380 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
27 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
403 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1005 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L