The Comparative Analysis :
Opel KARL 1.0 Easytronic (15 - 18) vs. Opel ADAM 1.2 (13 - 19)
€ 11,700
€ 12,100
€ 11,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KARL 1.0 is 0.9 inches shorter, 4.9 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the ADAM 1.2.
KARL 1.0
ADAM 1.2
58.5
62.8
73.9
58.4
67.7
77.4
62.8 in
Width
67.7 in
73.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.4 in
93.9
144.7
91
145.6
144.7 in
Length
145.6 in
93.9 in
Wheelbase
91 in
Vehicle Weight
KARL 1.0
ADAM 1.2
2070 lb
Curb Weight
2394 lb
2983 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3208 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
13.53 %
General
KARL 1.0
ADAM 1.2
D-A
Generation
M-A
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KARL 1.0
ADAM 1.2
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5600 rpm
KARL 1.0
74 hp
69 hp
ADAM 1.2
70 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KARL 1.0
70 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
ADAM 1.2
Performance
KARL 1.0
ADAM 1.2
106 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
KARL 1.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
ADAM 1.2
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27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.7 lb/hp
KARL 1.0
27.97 lb/hp
34.7 lb/hp
ADAM 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KARL 1.0
ADAM 1.2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KARL 1.0
52 mpg
42 mpg
ADAM 1.2
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
8.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
442 mi
Range
388 mi
KARL 1.0
442 mi
388 mi
ADAM 1.2
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
106.1 kWh
KARL 1.0
85.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
ADAM 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KARL 1.0
ADAM 1.2
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
814 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
18.8 cu ft
