The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
€ 21,400

€ 42,900

€ 21,400
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 8.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Opel Ampera E-REV.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Ampera E-REV
58.6
71.9
79.6
56.7
70.4
83.7
71.9 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.6 in
Height
56.7 in
99.4
168.8
105.7
177.1
168.8 in
Length
177.1 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Ampera E-REV
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
747 lb
19.56 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Ampera E-REV
16
Generation
R12
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Ampera E-REV
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera E-REV
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Ampera E-REV
113 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV
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28.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.44 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
( 63 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
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 2.0 TDI BMT
63 MPGe
153 MPGe
Opel Ampera E-REV
48 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
814 mi
Range
74 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
74 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
43.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Ampera E-REV
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
1030 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