The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
€ 25,800

€ 42,900

€ 25,800
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 significantly. The VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 29.4 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 18.2 cm taller than the Opel Ampera E-REV.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Ampera E-REV
1621
1759
1946
1439
1787
2126
1759 mm
Width
1787 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2126 mm
1621 mm
Height
1439 mm
2578
4204
2685
4498
4204 mm
Length
4498 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Ampera E-REV
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1732 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2135 kg

Weight Difference:
294 kg
16.97 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Ampera E-REV
1KP
Generation
R12
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Ampera E-REV
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1398 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
148 bhp
Opel Ampera E-REV
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
370 NM
Opel Ampera E-REV
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Ampera E-REV
121 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV
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11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
11.7 kg/bhp
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽
( 184 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 Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
184 MPGe
Opel Ampera E-REV
35 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
542 mi
Range
74 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
74 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
43.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
43.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
27 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Opel Ampera E-REV
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
552 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1005 L