The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 30,300

€ 31,600

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 1.7 CRDi.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1450
1810
2050
1455
1830
2030
1810 mm
Width
1830 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1450 mm
Height
1455 mm
2700
4805
2795
4845
4805 mm
Length
4845 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.25 %

General
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
V250
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
2492 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
154 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
237 NM
320 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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10.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
10.23 kg/bhp
11.9 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
26 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
279 mi
Range
725 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
279 mi
725 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).
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).
123.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
157.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
No data
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
505 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data