The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 28,600

€ 29,600

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 4 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
KIA Optima 2.0
1450
1810
2050
1455
1830
2030
1810 mm
Width
1830 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1450 mm
Height
1455 mm
2700
4805
2795
4845
4805 mm
Length
4845 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
KIA Optima 2.0
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
120 kg
7.29 %

General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
KIA Optima 2.0
V250
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
148 bhp
163 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
320 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
KIA Optima 2.0
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.36 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
11.11 kg/bhp
9.36 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
37 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
531 mi
Range
572 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
531 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
156.4 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
210 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
505 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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