The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 42,900
 Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 26,500
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 2.0 TDI is 11.8 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Opel Ampera E-REV.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Ampera E-REV
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.3 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
105.7
177.1
165.3 in
Length
177.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Ampera E-REV
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
569 lb
14.9 %
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Ampera E-REV
1K
Generation
R12
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Ampera E-REV
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera E-REV

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Ampera E-REV
128 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy
43 mpg  ( 48 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 2.0 TDI
48 MPGe
153 MPGe
Opel Ampera E-REV
32 mpg
city
No data
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
678 mi
Range
74 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
74 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
43.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Opel Ampera E-REV
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft