The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 Automatic (06 - 08) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 26,300
€ 30,000
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Epica 2.0 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
KIA Optima Hybrid
57.1
71.3
80.7
57.3
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57.3 in
106.3
189.2
110
190.7
189.2 in
Length
190.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
KIA Optima Hybrid
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.24 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
KIA Optima Hybrid
V250
Generation
TF
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 Hybrid
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
142 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
144 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
KIA Optima Hybrid
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
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24.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
24.45 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
26 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
454 mi
Range
748 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
454 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
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).
102.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
168.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
