The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 Automatic (06 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 26,300
€ 40,900
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Epica 2.0 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
57.1
71.3
80.7
57.5
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
106.3
189.2
110.4
191.1
189.2 in
Length
191.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.82 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
V250
Generation
JF
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
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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 L / 98 cu in
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
142 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
144 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
24.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
24.45 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
26 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
454 mi
Range
531 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
454 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
168.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
