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2012 Vauxhall Ampera

United KingdomRex 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 Ampera2016 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 AmperaThis vehicle2021 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
Vauxhall
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
8.7 seconds
0–100 km/h
9.1 seconds (estimated)
Battery
16 kWh
Displacement
1,364 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,514 mm (177.7 in)
Width
1,787 mm (70.4 in)
Height
1,439 mm (56.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,685 mm (105.7 in)
Curb weight
1,735 kg (3,825 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
250 - 2,800 rpm
Configuration Combustion
Engine Configuration
Inline
Configuration Electric
Type of Electric Car
Range Extender (REX)
Front Engines
Yes
Battery Capacity, Gross
16 kWh
Configuration Electric › Front Engines
Power (kW)
54 kW

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic (Continuously variable)

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
35.2 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
1.2 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
27 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
2,126 mm (83.7 in)
Track, Front
1,547 mm (60.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,572 mm (61.9 in)
Overhang, Front
983 mm (38.7 in)
Overhang, Rear
846 mm (33.3 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load
50 kg (110 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
115
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
70.2
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Tightening Torque
140 Nm

Interior

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
309 litres

Safety & Security

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
2011
Adult Occupant
85 %
Child Occupant
78 %
Vulnerable Road Users
41 %
Safety Assist
86 %
Overall
5/5 stars

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

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

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