The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
€ 18,900

€ 39,300

€ 18,900
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 3.5 cm longer, 2.1 cm wider and 11.4 cm lower than the Opel Ampera-e.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Ampera-e
1480
1786
2048
1594
1765
2039
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1480 mm
Height
1594 mm
2578
4199
2600
4164
4199 mm
Length
4164 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Ampera-e
1233 kg
Kerb Weight
1691 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2056 kg

Weight Difference:
458 kg
27.08 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Ampera-e
1K
Generation
1G0F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Ampera-e
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
201 bhp
Opel Ampera-e
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
175 NM
360 NM
Opel Ampera-e
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Ampera-e
118 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e
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11.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
11.86 kg/bhp
8.41 kg/bhp
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
23 kWh✽
( 172 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
50 mpg
172 MPGe
Opel Ampera-e
40 mpg
city
No data
58 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 kWh
600 mi
Range
257 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
257 mi
Opel Ampera-e
Environmental Impact
108 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 Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
47.2 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Ampera-e
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
557 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
381 L







1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1274 L