The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)

€ 28,600
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08) Epica 2.0 D DPF
€ 32,600
 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) Malibu 2.4
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 2.4.
Epica 2.0 D DPF
Malibu 2.4
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
71.3
80.7
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
106.3
189.2
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
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 2.4
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.88 %
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)

General

Epica 2.0 D DPF
Malibu 2.4
V250
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Epica 2.0 D DPF
Malibu 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Epica 2.0 D DPF
148 hp
165 hp
Malibu 2.4
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Epica 2.0 D DPF
236 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Malibu 2.4

Performance

Epica 2.0 D DPF
Malibu 2.4
129 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Epica 2.0 D DPF

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Malibu 2.4

▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
Epica 2.0 D DPF
24.51 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Malibu 2.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Epica 2.0 D DPF
Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Epica 2.0 D DPF
31 mpg
29 mpg
Malibu 2.4
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
567 mi
Epica 2.0 D DPF
531 mi
567 mi
Malibu 2.4
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).
151.6 kWh
Epica 2.0 D DPF
156.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Malibu 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Epica 2.0 D DPF
Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data