The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)
€ 28,300
€ 31,700
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57.1
71.3
80.7
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.1 in
Height
58.1 in
106.3
189.2
109.7
187.7
189.2 in
Length
187.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.58 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
V250
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
154 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
175 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
22.55 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
25 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
17 mpg
city
47 mpg
35 mpg
highway
64 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
421 mi
Range
976 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
421 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
86.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
176.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
