The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 28,300
€ 24,900
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Chevrolet Epica 2.5 is 5.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
57.1
71.3
80.7
56
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.1 in
Height
56 in
106.3
189.2
106.3
183.5
189.2 in
Length
183.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.32 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
V250
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
154 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
175 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
22.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
22.55 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
25 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
421 mi
Range
572 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
