The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 24,600

€ 40,500

€ 24,600
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 DPF 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 DPF
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
57.1
71.3
80.7
57.7
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
106.3
189.2
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 DPF
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.15 %

General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
236 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
24.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
24.36 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
39 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
31 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
662 mi
Range
2136 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
662 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
125.5 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 DPF
125.5 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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