The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
€ 20,100
€ 39,300
€ 20,100
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 1.9 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 9.6 cm lower than the Opel Ampera-e.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Ampera-e
1498
1721
1897
1594
1765
2039
1721 mm
Width
1765 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1498 mm
Height
1594 mm
2515
4129
2600
4164
4129 mm
Length
4164 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Ampera-e
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1691 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2056 kg
Weight Difference:
325 kg
19.22 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Ampera-e
9C
Generation
1G0F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Ampera-e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 0 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
201 bhp
Opel Ampera-e
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 0 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
360 NM
Opel Ampera-e
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Ampera-e
112 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera-e
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.41 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
8.41 kg/bhp
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
( 59 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
23 kWh✽
( 172 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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI
59 MPGe
172 MPGe
Opel Ampera-e
42 mpg
city
No data
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 kWh
633 mi
Range
257 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
257 mi
Opel Ampera-e
Environmental Impact
111 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 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
47.2 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Ampera-e
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
381 L






769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1274 L















