The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
€ 21,200

€ 39,300

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo C30 1.8F is 3.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 5.8 inches lower than the Opel Ampera-e.
Volvo C30 1.8F
Opel Ampera-e
57
70.2
80.3
62.8
69.5
80.3
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57 in
Height
62.8 in
103.9
167.4
102.4
163.9
167.4 in
Length
163.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8F
Opel Ampera-e
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3728 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4533 lb

Weight Difference:
802 lb
21.51 %

General
Volvo C30 1.8F
Opel Ampera-e
M
Generation
1G0F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8F
Opel Ampera-e
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
123 hp
201 hp
Opel Ampera-e
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
122 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera-e
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8F
Opel Ampera-e
124 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.55 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
23.79 lb/hp
18.55 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8F
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
( 17 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
23 kWh✽
( 143 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 1.8F
17 MPGe
143 MPGe
Opel Ampera-e
18 mpg
city
No data
32 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 kWh
360 mi
Range
257 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
360 mi
257 mi
Opel Ampera-e
Environmental Impact
300.9 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).
47.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
300.9 kWh
47.2 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8F
Opel Ampera-e
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.1 cu ft