The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
€ 20,800
€ 39,300
€ 20,800
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 VW New Beetle 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.8 inches lower than the Opel Ampera-e.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Ampera-e
59
67.8
74.7
62.8
69.5
80.3
67.8 in
Width
69.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59 in
Height
62.8 in
99
162.6
102.4
163.9
162.6 in
Length
163.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Ampera-e
2886 lb
Curb Weight
3728 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4533 lb
Weight Difference:
842 lb
22.59 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Ampera-e
9C
Generation
1G0F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Ampera-e
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
201 hp
Opel Ampera-e
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera-e
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Ampera-e
109 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera-e
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28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.55 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
18.55 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy
30 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 New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
143 MPGe
Opel Ampera-e
21 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 kWh
432 mi
Range
257 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
257 mi
Opel Ampera-e
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
47.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
47.2 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Ampera-e
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.1 cu ft
