The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
€ 38,900

€ 29,600

€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.82 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Typ 939
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
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13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13.91 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
31 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
14 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
390 mi
Range
531 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
531 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
208.4 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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
156.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
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