The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
€ 20,100
€ 42,900
€ 20,100
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 considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI is 14.5 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Opel Ampera E-REV.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Ampera E-REV
59
67.8
74.7
56.7
70.4
83.7
67.8 in
Width
70.4 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
59 in
Height
56.7 in
99
162.6
105.7
177.1
162.6 in
Length
177.1 in
99 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Ampera E-REV
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
807 lb
21.13 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Ampera E-REV
9C
Generation
R12
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Ampera E-REV
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera E-REV
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Ampera E-REV
112 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera E-REV
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
( 49 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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI
49 MPGe
153 MPGe
Opel Ampera E-REV
35 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
633 mi
Range
74 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
74 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
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).
43.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
43.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Opel Ampera E-REV
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
780 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft
