The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 24,600

€ 43,700

€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
VW Passat GTE
57.1
71.3
80.7
58.4
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.1 in
Height
58.4 in
106.3
189.2
109.7
191.9
189.2 in
Length
191.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
VW Passat GTE
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.48 %

General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
VW Passat GTE
V250
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
148 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
VW Passat GTE
124 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat GTE
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24.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
24.36 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
39 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
31 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
662 mi
Range
2219 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
662 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
125.5 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data