The Comparative Analysis :
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 18) vs. Opel ADAM S (14 - 19)
€ 12,700
€ 19,300
€ 12,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 4.9 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the ADAM S.
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
ADAM S
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
146
144.7 in
Length
146 in
93.9 in
Wheelbase
91 in
Vehicle Weight
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
ADAM S
2260 lb
Curb Weight
2597 lb
3109 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3450 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
12.98 %
General
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
ADAM S
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
ADAM S
Straight-three engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
72 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4900 rpm
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
72 hp
148 hp
ADAM S
68 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
68 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
ADAM S
Performance
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
ADAM S
106 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
ADAM S
▶ REPLAY
31.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
31.39 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
ADAM S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
ADAM S
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
41 mpg
40 mpg
ADAM S
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
6.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
273 mi
Range
400 mi
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
273 mi
400 mi
ADAM S
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).
111.8 kWh
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
84 kWh
111.8 kWh
ADAM S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
ADAM S
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
853 lb
4.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.8 cu ft
27.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
18.8 cu ft
