The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 27,300
€ 29,100
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.74 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
22.55 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
25 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
17 mpg
city
42 mpg
35 mpg
highway
59 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
421 mi
Range
946 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
94.6 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
176.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1252 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
