The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 Automatic (06 - 08) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 26,300
€ 44,300
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
VW Passat GTE
57.1
71.3
80.7
57.3
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.1 in
Height
57.3 in
106.3
189.2
109.9
187.7
189.2 in
Length
187.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
VW Passat GTE
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
8.53 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
VW Passat GTE
V250
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
VW Passat GTE
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
142 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
144 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
VW Passat GTE
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 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
VW Passat GTE
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24.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
24.45 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
26 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
19 mpg
city
No data
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
454 mi
Range
1827 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
454 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
168.7 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
