The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG (06 - 09)
€ 38,900
€ 25,200
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 LPG.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
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 LPG
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.94 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Typ 939
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
142 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
▶ REPLAY
13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.83 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13.91 lb/hp
23.83 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
390 mi
Range
318 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
318 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
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).
138.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
138.6 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
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
