The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 30,100
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
€ 35,500
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

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 LPG is 1.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
71.3
80.7
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
106.3
189.2
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
106.8
187.8
189.2 in
Length
187.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.01 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
V250
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
154 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
175 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
22.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.64 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
22.55 lb/hp
19.64 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
22 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
15 mpg
city
38 mpg
31 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
279 mi
Range
836 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
279 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
107 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
157.7 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
No data
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data