The Comparative Analysis :

Opel KARL 1.0 LPG (Gasoline) (15 - 18) vs. Abarth 500 MTA (12 - 14)

€ 12,700
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG (Gasoline) (15 - 18) Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
€ 19,200
 Abarth 500 MTA (12 - 14) Abarth 500
€ 12,700
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 LPG ecoFLEX is 0.7 inches longer and 1.3 inches narrower.
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Abarth 500
58.5
Blueprint Opel KARL 1.0 LPG (Gasoline) (15 - 18)
62.8
73.9
58.5
Blueprint Abarth 500 MTA (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Opel KARL 1.0 LPG (Gasoline) (15 - 18)
93.9
144.7
Blueprint Abarth 500 MTA (12 - 14)
90.6
144
144.7 in
Length
144 in
93.9 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Abarth 500
2260 lb
Curb Weight
2469 lb
3109 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3164 lb
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG (Gasoline) (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
8.46 %
Abarth 500 MTA (12 - 14)

General

Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
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 LPG ecoFLEX
Abarth 500
Straight-three 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 LPG ecoFLEX
74 hp
138 hp
Abarth 500
70 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
152 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
70 lb‑ft
152 lb‑ft
Abarth 500

Performance

Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Abarth 500
106 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

679 ft
0.000 sec

Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Abarth 500

▶ REPLAY
30.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.89 lb/hp
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
30.54 lb/hp
17.89 lb/hp
Abarth 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Abarth 500
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
51 mpg
36 mpg
Abarth 500
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
8.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
432 mi
Range
334 mi
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
432 mi
334 mi
Abarth 500
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
123.1 kWh
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
87.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Abarth 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Abarth 500
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
4.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.2 cu ft
27.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
17.3 cu ft