The Comparative Analysis :
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX (15 - 17) vs. Opel ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (13 - 17)
€ 10,000

€ 16,600

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,600
ⓘ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 ecoFLEX Start/Stop is 0.9 inches shorter, 4.9 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
2070 lb
Curb Weight
2597 lb
2983 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3340 lb

Weight Difference:
527 lb
20.29 %

General
KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
D-A
Generation
M-A
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
74 hp
86 hp
ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
70 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
92 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
70 lb‑ft
92 lb‑ft
ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
106 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.2 lb/hp
KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
27.97 lb/hp
30.2 lb/hp
ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
57 mpg
36 mpg
ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
46 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
8.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
485 mi
Range
329 mi
KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
485 mi
329 mi
ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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).
97.4 kWh
KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
77.7 kWh
97.4 kWh
ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
743 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.8 cu ft





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