The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)

€ 30,100
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
€ 27,000
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
71.3
80.7
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
106.3
189.2
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
110
190.7
189.2 in
Length
190.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.01 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)

General

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
V250
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-six engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
154 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
175 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
22.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
22.55 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
22 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
15 mpg
city
39 mpg
31 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
279 mi
Range
853 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
279 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
157.7 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).
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
157.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
No data
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data