The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08)
€ 36,600

€ 24,600

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 2.4 JTDM 20V 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 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.93 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Typ 939
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A9.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
141 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
▶ REPLAY
18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.36 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.41 lb/hp
24.36 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
33 mpg
39 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
604 mi
Range
662 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
604 mi
662 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
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).
125.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
148.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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