The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
€ 27,300

€ 36,600

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Chevrolet Epica 2.5 is 14.5 cm longer, 1.8 cm narrower and 2.8 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
1450
1810
2050
1422
1828
1975
1810 mm
Width
1828 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1450 mm
Height
1422 mm
2700
4805
2700
4660
4805 mm
Length
4660 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1720 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2195 kg

Weight Difference:
145 kg
8.43 %

General
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
V250
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2492 CC
Engine Capacity
2387 CC
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
206 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
154 bhp
206 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
237 NM
400 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
129 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
10.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.35 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
10.23 kg/bhp
8.35 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
30 mpg
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
421 mi
Range
604 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
604 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
148.1 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
176.2 kWh
148.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
221 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
405 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data