The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 31,100
€ 26,300
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Malibu 2.4 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.
Malibu 2.4
Epica 2.0
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 2.4
Epica 2.0
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.25 %
General
Malibu 2.4
Epica 2.0
KL1G
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Malibu 2.4
Epica 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
Malibu 2.4
165 hp
142 hp
Epica 2.0
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Epica 2.0
Performance
Malibu 2.4
Epica 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Epica 2.0
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21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.45 lb/hp
Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
24.45 lb/hp
Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Malibu 2.4
Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
26 mpg
Epica 2.0
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
582 mi
Range
454 mi
Malibu 2.4
582 mi
454 mi
Epica 2.0
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
168.7 kWh
Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
Epica 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Malibu 2.4
Epica 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
