The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG (06 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 25,200
€ 40,900
€ 25,200
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 LPG is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1450
1810
2050
1460
1860
2120
1810 mm
Width
1860 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1460 mm
2700
4805
2805
4855
4805 mm
Length
4855 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1655 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2120 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
7.25 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
V250
Generation
JF
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 T-GDI
Straight-six engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
1993 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
142 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
142 bhp
242 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
195 NM
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
195 NM
350 NM
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
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
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
10.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
10.81 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
30 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
318 mi
Range
531 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
318 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
138.6 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
No data
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
