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
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 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 2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
71.3
80.7
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
106.3
189.2
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
189.2 in
Length
191.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.59 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
V250
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
148 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
236 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
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

482 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
24.51 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
31 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
23 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data