The Comparative Analysis :
Opel KARL 1.0 Easytronic (15 - 18) vs. Opel ADAM 1.4 (13 - 19)
€ 11,700
€ 15,100
€ 11,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,100
ⓘ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 1.4.
KARL 1.0
ADAM 1.4
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 1.4
2070 lb
Curb Weight
2502 lb
2983 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3263 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
17.26 %
General
KARL 1.0
ADAM 1.4
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 1.4
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
KARL 1.0
74 hp
99 hp
ADAM 1.4
70 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KARL 1.0
70 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
ADAM 1.4
Performance
KARL 1.0
ADAM 1.4
106 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
KARL 1.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
ADAM 1.4
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27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.27 lb/hp
KARL 1.0
27.97 lb/hp
25.27 lb/hp
ADAM 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KARL 1.0
ADAM 1.4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KARL 1.0
52 mpg
44 mpg
ADAM 1.4
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
8.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
442 mi
Range
446 mi
KARL 1.0
442 mi
446 mi
ADAM 1.4
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).
100.4 kWh
KARL 1.0
85.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
ADAM 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KARL 1.0
ADAM 1.4
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
761 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
18.8 cu ft
