The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 25,900
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Autogas) (09 - 10) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Autogas) (09 - 10)
71.3
80.7
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Autogas) (09 - 10)
106.3
189.2
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
189.2 in
Length
191.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Autogas) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
434 lb
11.06 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
V250
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-six engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
137 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
137 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
144 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
129 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
25.47 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
22 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
16 mpg
city
No data
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
279 mi
Range
2136 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
279 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
157.7 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).
30.3 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
157.7 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data