The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
€ 25,600

€ 42,900

€ 25,600
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 TDI 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 TDI
Opel Ampera E-REV
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.7
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
101.5
165.5
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 TDI
Opel Ampera E-REV
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
15.29 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Ampera E-REV
1KP
Generation
R12
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Ampera E-REV
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera E-REV
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Ampera E-REV
114 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV
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31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
( 54 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 TDI
54 MPGe
153 MPGe
Opel Ampera E-REV
41 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
697 mi
Range
74 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
74 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
43.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Ampera E-REV
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1241 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