The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
€ 32,800

€ 39,300

€ 32,800
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 Golf GTI Performance is 4.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the Opel Ampera-e.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Ampera-e
58.3
70.8
79.8
62.8
69.5
80.3
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
62.8 in
103.4
168
102.4
163.9
168 in
Length
163.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Ampera-e
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3728 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4533 lb

Weight Difference:
637 lb
17.09 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Ampera-e
AU
Generation
1G0F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Ampera-e
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
201 hp
Opel Ampera-e
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera-e
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Ampera-e
154 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e
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13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.55 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
18.55 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy
37 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 GTI Performance
37 mpg
143 MPGe
Opel Ampera-e
29 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 kWh
485 mi
Range
257 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
257 mi
Opel Ampera-e
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
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 GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
47.2 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Ampera-e
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.1 cu ft