The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 30,100
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
€ 29,600
 KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 4 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0
1450
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
1810
2050
1455
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
1830
2030
1810 mm
Width
1830 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1450 mm
Height
1455 mm
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
2700
4805
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
2795
4845
4805 mm
Length
4845 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.17 %
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)

General

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0
V250
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-six engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2492 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
154 bhp
163 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
237 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0

Performance

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

▶ REPLAY
10.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.36 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
10.23 kg/bhp
9.36 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
26 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
279 mi
Range
572 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
279 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
157.7 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
No data
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data