The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
€ 25,900
€ 27,000
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 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 1.7 CRDi.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57.1
71.3
80.7
57.3
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
106.3
189.2
110
190.7
189.2 in
Length
190.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.52 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
V250
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-six engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
137 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
137 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
144 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
25.47 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
29 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
37 mpg
highway
52 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
493 mi
Range
853 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
493 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
155.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
