The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 30,300
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09) Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 1.5 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
1450
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)
1810
2050
1465
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
1860
2120
1810 mm
Width
1860 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1450 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)
2700
4805
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
2805
4855
4805 mm
Length
4855 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2200 kg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
205 kg
11.52 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

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

Engine

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-six engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2492 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
202 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
154 bhp
202 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
375 NM
at 2330 rpm
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
237 NM
375 NM
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
10.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
10.23 kg/bhp
8.81 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
177 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
26 mpg
177 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
18 mpg
city
No data
37 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
279 mi
Range
2136 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
279 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
30.3 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
157.7 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
No data
CO2 Emissions
37 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
307 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data