The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
€ 23,400
€ 39,300
€ 23,400
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 1.4 TSI is 1.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 4.5 inches lower than the Opel Ampera-e.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Ampera-e
58.3
70.3
80.6
62.8
69.5
80.3
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
62.8 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
163.9
165.3 in
Length
163.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Ampera-e
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3728 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4533 lb
Weight Difference:
827 lb
22.18 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Ampera-e
1K
Generation
1G0F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Ampera-e
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
201 hp
Opel Ampera-e
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera-e
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Ampera-e
124 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera-e
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
18.55 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
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 Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
143 MPGe
Opel Ampera-e
31 mpg
city
No data
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 kWh
570 mi
Range
257 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
257 mi
Opel Ampera-e
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
47.2 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Opel Ampera-e
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.1 cu ft
