The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 28,600
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
€ 29,600
 KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 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 1.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
KIA Optima 2.0
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
71.3
80.7
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
106.3
189.2
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
189.2 in
Length
190.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
KIA Optima 2.0
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.31 %
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)

General

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
KIA Optima 2.0
V250
Generation
TF
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

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
148 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
236 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
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

459 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
24.51 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
31 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
144 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
156.4 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data