The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 26,300
€ 31,500
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Epica 2.0 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6 cm shorter, 4.5 cm narrower and 1.5 cm lower than the Malibu 2.0 D.
Epica 2.0
Malibu 2.0 D
1450
1810
2050
1465
1855
2055
1810 mm
Width
1855 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1450 mm
Height
1465 mm
2700
4805
2737
4865
4805 mm
Length
4865 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
Epica 2.0
Malibu 2.0 D
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg
Weight Difference:
135 kg
7.89 %
General
Epica 2.0
Malibu 2.0 D
V250
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Epica 2.0
Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
1993 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
142 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Epica 2.0
142 bhp
158 bhp
Malibu 2.0 D
195 NM
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Epica 2.0
195 NM
350 NM
Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
Epica 2.0
Malibu 2.0 D
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Epica 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Malibu 2.0 D
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11.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.82 kg/bhp
Epica 2.0
11.09 kg/bhp
10.82 kg/bhp
Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Epica 2.0
Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Epica 2.0
32 mpg
53 mpg
Malibu 2.0 D
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
454 mi
Range
856 mi
Epica 2.0
454 mi
856 mi
Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
109.1 kWh
Epica 2.0
168.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Epica 2.0
Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
545 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
