The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 25,900
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Gasoline) (09 - 10) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900

ⓘ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 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
71.3
80.7
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
106.3
189.2
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
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 T-GDI
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.36 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
V250
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T-GDI
Straight-six engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
137 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
137 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
144 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
25.47 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
29 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
531 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
493 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
155.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 EcoLogic
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data