The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 29,600

€ 40,500

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 1.5 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
1450
1810
2050
1465
1860
2120
1810 mm
Width
1860 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1465 mm
2700
4805
2805
4855
4805 mm
Length
4855 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2200 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
7.58 %

General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
V250
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
202 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
148 bhp
202 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
375 NM
at 2330 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
320 NM
375 NM
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
11.11 kg/bhp
8.81 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
177 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
37 mpg
177 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
28 mpg
city
No data
47 mpg
motorway
No data
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
531 mi
Range
2136 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
531 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
30.3 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
156.4 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
197 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
37 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
307 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data