The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 42,900
 Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 23,100
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 Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 9.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Opel Ampera E-REV.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Ampera E-REV
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.7 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
105.7
177.1
167.5 in
Length
177.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Ampera E-REV
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
955 lb
25.01 %
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Ampera E-REV
AU
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 Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Ampera E-REV
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 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 Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera E-REV

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Ampera E-REV
121 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy
59 mpg  ( 66 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 Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
66 MPGe
153 MPGe
Opel Ampera E-REV
51 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
777 mi
Range
74 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
74 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
43.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Opel Ampera E-REV
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft