The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)

€ 22,400
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 42,900
 Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Ampera E-REV.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Ampera E-REV
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
56.6 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
105.7
177.1
168 in
Length
177.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Ampera E-REV
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
800 lb
20.95 %
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Ampera E-REV
M
Generation
R12
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Ampera E-REV
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
148 hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera E-REV

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Ampera E-REV
118 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy
52 mpg  ( 59 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽  ( 153 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
59 MPGe
153 MPGe
Opel Ampera E-REV
41 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
718 mi
Range
74 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
74 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
43.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
43.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Opel Ampera E-REV
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
906 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft