The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 27,300
€ 43,200
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
8.53 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 3.6 V6
V250
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
154 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
175 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 3.6 V6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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22.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
22.55 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
25 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
32 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
421 mi
Range
454 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
176.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
