The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
€ 29,000

€ 28,600

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 Eco is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.85 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Typ 939
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 B3.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
168 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
135 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
20.54 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
46 mpg
31 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
853 mi
Range
531 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
853 mi
531 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
156.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
104.9 kWh
156.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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