The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
€ 27,300

€ 43,300

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
57.1
71.3
80.7
56
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.1 in
Height
56 in
106.3
189.2
106.3
183.5
189.2 in
Length
183.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.64 %

General
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
V250
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
154 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
175 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
129 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
22.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.68 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
22.55 lb/hp
14.68 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
25 mpg
19 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
421 mi
Range
354 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
354 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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).
229.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
176.2 kWh
229.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data