The Comparative Analysis :
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC (17 - 18) vs. Abarth 500 MTA (12 - 14)
€ 10,000
€ 19,200
€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop is 0.7 inches longer and 1.3 inches narrower.
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Abarth 500
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
144.7 in
Length
144 in
93.9 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Abarth 500
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 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Abarth 500
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 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Abarth 500
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
312 A3.000
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
74 hp
138 hp
Abarth 500
70 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
152 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
70 lb‑ft
152 lb‑ft
Abarth 500
Performance
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Abarth 500
106 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Abarth 500
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27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.89 lb/hp
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
27.97 lb/hp
17.89 lb/hp
Abarth 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Abarth 500
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
57 mpg
36 mpg
Abarth 500
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
8.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
485 mi
Range
334 mi
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
485 mi
334 mi
Abarth 500
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).
123.1 kWh
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
77.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Abarth 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Abarth 500
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
