The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 Automatic (06 - 08) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 26,300
€ 34,800
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
142 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
144 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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24.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.88 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
24.45 lb/hp
20.88 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
26 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
454 mi
Range
821 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
454 mi
821 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
168.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
