The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 27,300
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.5
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900

ⓘ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 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1450
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
1810
2050
1460
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
1860
2120
1810 mm
Width
1860 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
2700
4805
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
2805
4855
4805 mm
Length
4855 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1655 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2120 kg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
80 kg
4.83 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
V250
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-six petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2492 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
154 bhp
242 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
237 NM
350 NM
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5

62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
10.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
10.23 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
30 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
421 mi
Range
531 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
176.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
221 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data