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 9.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Opel Ampera E-REV.
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Ampera E-REV
57
70.2
80.3
56.7
70.4
83.7
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57 in
Height
56.7 in
103.9
167.4
105.7
177.1
167.4 in
Length
177.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Ampera E-REV
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
17.02 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Ampera E-REV
M
Generation
R12
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Ampera E-REV
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
148 hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
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
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV
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13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
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 T5
25 mpg
153 MPGe
Opel Ampera E-REV
17 mpg
city
No data
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
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
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Opel Ampera E-REV
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
933 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