The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 42,900
 Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 23,700
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 1.6 BiFuel is 11.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 7.2 inches taller than the Opel Ampera E-REV.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Ampera E-REV
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
69.3 in
Width
70.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
63.8 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
105.7
177.1
165.5 in
Length
177.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Ampera E-REV
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
701 lb
18.36 %
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Ampera E-REV
1KP
Generation
R12
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Ampera E-REV
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
148 hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera E-REV

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Ampera E-REV
112 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Ampera E-REV
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
22 kWh✽  ( 153 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
153 MPGe
Opel Ampera E-REV
18 mpg
city
No data
30 mpg
highway
No data
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
241 mi
Range
74 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
74 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
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).
43.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
43.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Ampera E-REV
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft