The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 42,900
 Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 21,900
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 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 8.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Opel Ampera E-REV.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Ampera E-REV
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.5 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
105.7
177.1
168.4 in
Length
177.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Ampera E-REV
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
791 lb
20.72 %
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Ampera E-REV
16
Generation
R12
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Ampera E-REV
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera E-REV

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Ampera E-REV
129 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy
38 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.)
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
153 MPGe
Opel Ampera E-REV
31 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
551 mi
Range
74 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
74 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
Environmental Impact
117.5 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
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
43.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Opel Ampera E-REV
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
875 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft