Opel Adam 2013 vs Volkswagen Up! 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 87 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Up! is a more dynamic driving. Opel Adam engine produces 3 HP less power than Volkswagen Up!, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Up!. Due to the lower power, Opel Adam reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Up! is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Adam consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Up!, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Adam could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Adam consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Up!. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 38 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Up! gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Up! can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Up! version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.70 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
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Opel Adam is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Adam is 10 cm longer than the Volkswagen Up!, 8 cm wider, while the height of Opel Adam is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 170 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
663 litres | 959 litres | |
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Volkswagen Up! has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Opel Adam uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Up! (by 296 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`465 kg | 1`360 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`065 kg | 1`002 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 400 kg | 358 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Adam scores higher in safety tests, but Volkswagen Up! is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Adam scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Opel Adam has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Up! has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Adam, so Opel Adam quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 7800 | |
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