The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 29,600
€ 31,100
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D 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 1.7 CRDi.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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 D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.89 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
V250
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
148 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
236 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
24.51 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
31 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
531 mi
Range
725 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
531 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
156.4 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).
123.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
156.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
