The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
€ 27,300
€ 30,400
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Chevrolet Epica 2.5 is 1.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
57.1
71.3
80.7
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
106.3
189.2
106.8
187.8
189.2 in
Length
187.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
V250
Generation
B7
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 manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
154 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
175 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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22.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
22.55 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
25 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
17 mpg
city
41 mpg
35 mpg
highway
59 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
421 mi
Range
925 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
176.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
