The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 24,900
€ 27,300
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
56
72
77.8
57.1
71.3
80.7
72 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
56 in
Height
57.1 in
106.3
183.5
106.3
189.2
183.5 in
Length
189.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.32 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Typ 939
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A4.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
572 mi
Range
421 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
144 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).
176.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
