The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 28,600

€ 44,300

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF is 1.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
VW Passat GTE
57.1
71.3
80.7
57.3
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.1 in
Height
57.3 in
106.3
189.2
109.9
187.7
189.2 in
Length
187.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
VW Passat GTE
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.48 %

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 automatic 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
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 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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24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
24.51 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
31 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
23 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
531 mi
Range
1827 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
531 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
156.4 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data