The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 28,600
€ 31,500
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Epica 2.0 D DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Malibu 2.0 D.
Epica 2.0 D DPF
Malibu 2.0 D
57.1
71.3
80.7
57.7
73
80.9
71.3 in
Width
73 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57.7 in
106.3
189.2
107.8
191.5
189.2 in
Length
191.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Epica 2.0 D DPF
Malibu 2.0 D
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.79 %
General
Epica 2.0 D DPF
Malibu 2.0 D
V250
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Epica 2.0 D DPF
Malibu 2.0 D
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Epica 2.0 D DPF
148 hp
158 hp
Malibu 2.0 D
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Epica 2.0 D DPF
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
Epica 2.0 D DPF
Malibu 2.0 D
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Epica 2.0 D DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Malibu 2.0 D
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24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.86 lb/hp
Epica 2.0 D DPF
24.51 lb/hp
23.86 lb/hp
Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Epica 2.0 D DPF
Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Epica 2.0 D DPF
31 mpg
44 mpg
Malibu 2.0 D
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
531 mi
Range
856 mi
Epica 2.0 D DPF
531 mi
856 mi
Malibu 2.0 D
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).
109.1 kWh
Epica 2.0 D DPF
156.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Epica 2.0 D DPF
Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
