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

€ 16,900

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900
ⓘ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 LPG ECOTEC.
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
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 LPG ECOTEC
2070 lb
Curb Weight
2597 lb
2983 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3340 lb

Weight Difference:
527 lb
20.29 %

General
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
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 LPG ECOTEC
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
72 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
72 hp
86 hp
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
70 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
92 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
70 lb‑ft
92 lb‑ft
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
Performance
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
106 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

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

ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
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28.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.2 lb/hp
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
28.75 lb/hp
30.2 lb/hp
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
49 mpg
44 mpg
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
8.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
414 mi
Range
437 mi
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
414 mi
437 mi
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
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).
102.4 kWh
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
90.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
ADAM 1.4 LPG ECOTEC
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