The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)

€ 29,000
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 28,300
 Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10) Chevrolet Epica 2.5
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 16V is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
106.3
189.2
183.5 in
Length
189.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.63 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
939 B3.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
168 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
266 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5

▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
20.54 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
44 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
34 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
421 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
821 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
176.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
109.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 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