The Comparative Analysis :
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 18) vs. Opel ADAM 1.4 (13 - 19)
€ 12,700

€ 15,100

€ 12,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,100
ⓘ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 LPG ecoFLEX is 0.9 inches shorter, 4.9 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the ADAM 1.4.
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
ADAM 1.4
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 LPG ecoFLEX
ADAM 1.4
2260 lb
Curb Weight
2502 lb
3109 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3263 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
9.71 %

General
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
ADAM 1.4
D-A
Generation
M-A
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG ecoFLEX
ADAM 1.4
Straight-three 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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
72 hp
99 hp
ADAM 1.4
68 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
68 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
ADAM 1.4
Performance
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
ADAM 1.4
106 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

ADAM 1.4
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31.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.27 lb/hp
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
31.39 lb/hp
25.27 lb/hp
ADAM 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
ADAM 1.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
41 mpg
44 mpg
ADAM 1.4
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
6.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
273 mi
Range
446 mi
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
273 mi
446 mi
ADAM 1.4
Environmental Impact
84 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).
100.4 kWh
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
84 kWh
100.4 kWh
ADAM 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
ADAM 1.4
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
761 lb
4.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.8 cu ft




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