The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 25,600
€ 27,300
€ 25,600
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 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.27 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Typ 939
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A1.000
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
118 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
207 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
29.05 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
45 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
36 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
836 mi
Range
421 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
836 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
107 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 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
107 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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
