The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 28,300
€ 43,200
€ 28,300
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 3.6 cm longer, 1 cm narrower and 2 cm lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1450
1810
2050
1470
1820
2062
1810 mm
Width
1820 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1450 mm
Height
1470 mm
2700
4805
2712
4769
4805 mm
Length
4769 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1722 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2240 kg
Weight Difference:
147 kg
8.54 %
General
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 3.6 V6
V250
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2492 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
154 bhp
296 bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
237 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 3.6 V6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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10.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.82 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
10.23 kg/bhp
5.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
30 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
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
221 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
