The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
€ 31,200

€ 42,900

€ 31,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo C30 T5 is 24.6 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 0.8 cm taller than the Opel Ampera E-REV.
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Ampera E-REV
1447
1782
2039
1439
1787
2126
1782 mm
Width
1787 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2126 mm
1447 mm
Height
1439 mm
2640
4252
2685
4498
4252 mm
Length
4498 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Ampera E-REV
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1732 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2135 kg

Weight Difference:
295 kg
17.03 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Ampera E-REV
M
Generation
R12
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Ampera E-REV
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
1398 CC
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 bhp
148 bhp
Opel Ampera E-REV
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
320 NM
370 NM
Opel Ampera E-REV
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Ampera E-REV
146 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV
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6.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.7 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
6.33 kg/bhp
11.7 kg/bhp
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽
( 184 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo C30 T5
30 mpg
184 MPGe
Opel Ampera E-REV
20 mpg
city
No data
42 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
410 mi
Range
74 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
74 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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 T5
178.2 kWh
43.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
27 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Ampera E-REV
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
423 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1005 L