The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 Automatic (06 - 08) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Chevrolet Epica 2.0 is 1.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
57.1
71.3
80.7
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
106.3
189.2
106.8
187.8
189.2 in
Length
187.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.61 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
V250
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
142 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
144 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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24.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
24.45 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
26 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
53 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
454 mi
Range
836 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
454 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
107 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
168.7 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
