The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
€ 31,500
€ 28,600
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Malibu 2.0 D is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Epica 2.0 D DPF.
Malibu 2.0 D
Epica 2.0 D DPF
57.7
73
80.9
57.1
71.3
80.7
73 in
Width
71.3 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
57.7 in
Height
57.1 in
107.8
191.5
106.3
189.2
191.5 in
Length
189.2 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Malibu 2.0 D
Epica 2.0 D DPF
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.79 %
General
Malibu 2.0 D
Epica 2.0 D DPF
KL1G
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Malibu 2.0 D
Epica 2.0 D DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
148 hp
Epica 2.0 D DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Epica 2.0 D DPF
Performance
Malibu 2.0 D
Epica 2.0 D DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Epica 2.0 D DPF
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23.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
Malibu 2.0 D
23.86 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Malibu 2.0 D
Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
31 mpg
Epica 2.0 D DPF
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
856 mi
Range
531 mi
Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
531 mi
Epica 2.0 D DPF
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
156.4 kWh
Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
156.4 kWh
Epica 2.0 D DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Malibu 2.0 D
Epica 2.0 D DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
