The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG (06 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 25,200
€ 29,600
€ 25,200
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 LPG is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 4 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0
1450
1810
2050
1455
1830
2030
1810 mm
Width
1830 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1450 mm
Height
1455 mm
2700
4805
2795
4845
4805 mm
Length
4845 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.65 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0
V250
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-six engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
1993 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
142 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
142 bhp
163 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
195 NM
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
195 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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10.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.36 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
10.81 kg/bhp
9.36 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
30 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
318 mi
Range
572 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
318 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
138.6 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).
144 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
138.6 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
No data
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
