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2012 Opel Ampera

GermanyRex ElectricgasolineFWDHatchback

Record board rankings

Fuel efficiency

Lowest combined fuel use among combustion-powered vehicles.

  1. 1
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    0.6L/100 km
  2. 2
    2018 BMW i3
    0.6L/100 km
  3. 3
    2021 BYD Qin Plus DM-i
    0.7L/100 km
  4. 4
    2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class2022 Wey Macchiato
    0.8L/100 km
  5. 5
    2020 BYD Song Plus DM-i2018 Buick Velite 52015 Volkswagen XL1
    0.9L/100 km
  6. 6
    2012 Opel AmperaThis vehicle2016 Toyota Prius2017 LEVC TX
    1L/100 km
  7. 7
    2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE
    1.1L/100 km
  8. 8
    2020 Renault Mégane E-TECH Plug-in MultiMode2011 Holden Volt2012 Vauxhall Ampera2021 Volkswagen Golf eHybrid
    1.2L/100 km
  9. 9
    2020 LEVC VN5
    1.3L/100 km
  10. 10
    2019 Kia Niro P-HEV
    1.3L/100 km

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2012
Make
Opel
Model
Ampera
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
4
Doors
5
Fuel
Rex Electricgasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic (Continuously variable)

Powertrain

Engine Name
1.4 + 16 kWh CVT
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
151 hp
Power (kW)
111 kW
Torque
370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
Top speed
161 km/h (100 mph)
0–60 mph
8.6 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
9 seconds
Electric range
40 km (25 mi)
Battery
16 kWh
Displacement
1,398 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,498 mm (177.1 in)
Width
1,787 mm (70.4 in)
Height
1,439 mm (56.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,685 mm (105.7 in)
Curb weight
1,635 kg (3,605 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
Configuration Combustion
Bore
73.4 mm (2.9 in)
Stroke
82.6 mm (3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
10.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Configuration Electric
Type of Electric Car
Range Extender (REX)
Battery Capacity, Gross
16 kWh
Type of Battery
Li-ion
AC Charge Type
Single-phase
Charging Plugs
Type 1
Number of Engines
2
Service Intervals
Air Filter
60,000 km / 4 years
Spark Plug
160,000 km / 10 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
60,000 km / 2 years
Interior Filter
60,000 km / 2 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic (Continuously variable)

Brakes

Parking Brake
Electric
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
300 mm (11.8 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
292 mm (11.5 in)
Cooling
Solid

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
35 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 5
WLTP Consumption
Electric Range
40 - 80 km (25 - 50 mi)
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
0.9 litres / 100 km
Highway
1.3 litres / 100 km
Combined
1 litres / 100 km
Electric Range
80 km (50 mi)
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
27 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
2,126 mm (83.7 in)
Track, Front
1,546 mm (60.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,573 mm (61.9 in)
Turning Circle
11 m
Ground Clearance
132 mm (5.2 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
985 mm (38.8 in)
Head Room, Rear
900 mm (35.4 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
2,000 kg (4,409 lb)
Cargo Capacity
365 kg (805 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Platform
General Motors Platforms
Delta Platform (Delta II)

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Turning Signal
Yes
Windows
Tinted Windows
  • Front
  • Second Row
  • Rear Window
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Yes

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
115
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
70.3
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Tightening Torque
140 Nm

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Tachometer
Analogue
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R134A
Connectivity
Media Inputs
USB
Bluetooth
Yes
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes

Seats

Front Seats
Heated Seats
Yes
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Yes

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
310 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,005 litres
Depth
818 mm (32.2 in)
Width
1,020 mm (40.2 in)
Width, Between Wheel Arches
1,020 mm (40.2 in)
Sill Height
860 mm (33.9 in)

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Yes
Keyless Start
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Cameras: Camera Position
Rear

Safety & Security

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Sign Assist
Yes

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
  • Front
  • Rear

Other Features

Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
2011
Adult Occupant
85 %
Child Occupant
78 %
Vulnerable Road Users
41 %
Safety Assist
86 %
Overall
5/5 stars
Teknikens Världs Moose Test
Test Year
2013
Speed
73 km/h (45 mph)

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Knee Airbag

Seat Belt

Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Yes

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Passenger Seat
in Front of

Car Classification

American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car

Awards

European Car of the Year
2012

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