The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
€ 26,600

€ 39,300

€ 26,600
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 4.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the Opel Ampera-e.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Ampera-e
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3728 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4533 lb

Weight Difference:
542 lb
14.54 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Ampera-e
16
Generation
1G0F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Ampera-e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
201 hp
Opel Ampera-e
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera-e
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Ampera-e
124 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Ampera-e
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21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
18.55 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
( 56 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 2.0 TDI BMT
56 MPGe
143 MPGe
Opel Ampera-e
43 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 kWh
727 mi
Range
257 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
257 mi
Opel Ampera-e
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
47.2 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Opel Ampera-e
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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