The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
€ 22,600

€ 39,300

€ 22,600
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 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 4.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower than the Opel Ampera-e.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Ampera-e
58.6
71.9
79.6
62.8
69.5
80.3
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.6 in
Height
62.8 in
99.4
168.8
102.4
163.9
168.8 in
Length
163.9 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Ampera-e
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3728 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4533 lb

Weight Difference:
761 lb
20.41 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Ampera-e
16
Generation
1G0F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Ampera-e
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
201 hp
Opel Ampera-e
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera-e
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Ampera-e
126 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e
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20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
18.55 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
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.)
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
143 MPGe
Opel Ampera-e
34 mpg
city
No data
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 kWh
610 mi
Range
257 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
257 mi
Opel Ampera-e
Environmental Impact
106.1 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
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
47.2 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Ampera-e
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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