The Comparative Analysis :
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX (15 - 17) vs. Abarth 595 MTA (16 - 18)
€ 10,000

€ 19,800

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop is 0.6 inches longer and 1.3 inches narrower.
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
Abarth 595
58.5
62.8
73.9
58.5
64.1
74.5
62.8 in
Width
64.1 in
73.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
93.9
144.7
90.6
144.1
144.7 in
Length
144.1 in
93.9 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
Abarth 595
2070 lb
Curb Weight
2469 lb
2983 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3164 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
16.16 %

General
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
Abarth 595
D-A
Generation
ZAF 312
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
Abarth 595
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
312 B4.000
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
74 hp
143 hp
Abarth 595
70 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
152 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
70 lb‑ft
152 lb‑ft
Abarth 595
Performance
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
Abarth 595
106 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Abarth 595
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.27 lb/hp
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
27.97 lb/hp
17.27 lb/hp
Abarth 595
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
Abarth 595
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
57 mpg
41 mpg
Abarth 595
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
8.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
485 mi
Range
375 mi
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
485 mi
375 mi
Abarth 595
Environmental Impact
77.7 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).
109.9 kWh
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
77.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Abarth 595
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
Abarth 595
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.2 cu ft






28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
17.3 cu ft