The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 27,300
€ 31,600
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Epica 2.5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57.1
71.3
80.7
57.3
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57.3 in
106.3
189.2
110
190.7
189.2 in
Length
190.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.25 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
V250
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
154 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
175 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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22.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.24 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
22.55 lb/hp
26.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
25 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
35 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
421 mi
Range
725 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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).
123.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
176.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
