The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 27,300
€ 29,600
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 2.0.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 2.0
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 2.0
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.17 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 2.0
V250
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
154 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
175 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 2.0
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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22.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
22.55 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
25 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
421 mi
Range
572 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
176.2 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
