The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
€ 23,700

€ 39,300

€ 23,700
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 a little. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel is 1.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Opel Ampera-e.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Ampera-e
63.8
69.3
76.6
62.8
69.5
80.3
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
63.8 in
Height
62.8 in
101.5
165.5
102.4
163.9
165.5 in
Length
163.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Ampera-e
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3728 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4533 lb

Weight Difference:
611 lb
16.39 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Ampera-e
1KP
Generation
1G0F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Ampera-e
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
201 hp
Opel Ampera-e
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera-e
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Ampera-e
112 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e
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32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.55 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
18.55 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
( 18 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
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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel
18 MPGe
143 MPGe
Opel Ampera-e
18 mpg
city
No data
30 mpg
highway
No data
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 kWh
241 mi
Range
257 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
257 mi
Opel Ampera-e
Environmental Impact
144.5 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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
47.2 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Ampera-e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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