The Comparative Analysis :
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC (18 - 19) vs. Opel ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex (13 - 17)
€ 10,000

€ 14,900

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,900
ⓘ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 ECOTEC Start/Stop is 0.9 inches shorter, 4.9 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ECOTEC Start/Stop
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
2070 lb
Curb Weight
2502 lb
2983 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3263 lb

Weight Difference:
432 lb
17.26 %

General
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
72 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
72 hp
86 hp
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
70 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
70 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
106 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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28.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.09 lb/hp
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
28.75 lb/hp
29.09 lb/hp
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
49 mpg
47 mpg
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
8.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
414 mi
Range
472 mi
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
414 mi
472 mi
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
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).
94.8 kWh
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
90.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
ADAM 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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