The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 26,300
€ 32,600
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Malibu 2.4.
Epica 2.0
Malibu 2.4
57.1
71.3
80.7
57.7
73
80.9
71.3 in
Width
73 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57.7 in
106.3
189.2
107.8
191.5
189.2 in
Length
191.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Epica 2.0
Malibu 2.4
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.42 %
General
Epica 2.0
Malibu 2.4
V250
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Epica 2.0
Malibu 2.4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Epica 2.0
142 hp
165 hp
Malibu 2.4
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Epica 2.0
144 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Malibu 2.4
Performance
Epica 2.0
Malibu 2.4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Epica 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Malibu 2.4
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24.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
Epica 2.0
24.45 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Epica 2.0
Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Epica 2.0
26 mpg
29 mpg
Malibu 2.4
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
454 mi
Range
567 mi
Epica 2.0
454 mi
567 mi
Malibu 2.4
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).
151.6 kWh
Epica 2.0
168.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Malibu 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Epica 2.0
Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
