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 14.5 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Opel Ampera E-REV
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo 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 1.8 5V Turbo 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 1.8 5V Turbo
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
805 lb
21.08 %
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
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 1.8 5V Turbo
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
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✽  ( 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
26 mpg
Opel Ampera E-REV
153 MPGe
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft