The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 28,300
€ 32,800
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.26 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
V250
Generation
B7
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
154 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
175 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
22.55 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
25 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
421 mi
Range
713 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
713 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI 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).
115.6 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
176.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
