The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

€ 27,300
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.5
€ 32,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Chevrolet Epica 2.5 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 1.5 cm lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1450
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
1810
2050
1465
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
1860
2120
1810 mm
Width
1860 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
2700
4805
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
2805
4855
4805 mm
Length
4855 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2080 kg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.87 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

General

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
V250
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-six petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2492 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
154 bhp
139 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
237 NM
340 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
10.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
10.23 kg/bhp
11.55 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
30 mpg
64 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
21 mpg
city
55 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
421 mi
Range
989 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
989 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).
90.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
176.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
221 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data