The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
€ 20,100
€ 39,300
€ 20,100
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 1.6 TDI is 4.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the Opel Ampera-e.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Ampera-e
58.5
71.2
79.6
62.8
69.5
80.3
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.5 in
Height
62.8 in
99.9
168.4
102.4
163.9
168.4 in
Length
163.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Ampera-e
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3728 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4533 lb
Weight Difference:
728 lb
19.53 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Ampera-e
16
Generation
1G0F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Ampera-e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
201 hp
Opel Ampera-e
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera-e
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Ampera-e
112 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera-e
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
18.55 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
( 59 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.)
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
59 MPGe
143 MPGe
Opel Ampera-e
44 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 kWh
759 mi
Range
257 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
257 mi
Opel Ampera-e
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
47.2 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Ampera-e
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
