The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D (07 - 10)
€ 27,000
€ 27,800
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
57.3
72
79.9
57.1
71.3
80.7
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
57.3 in
Height
57.1 in
110
190.7
106.3
189.2
190.7 in
Length
189.2 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.66 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
TF
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.36 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.91 lb/hp
24.36 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
39 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
853 mi
Range
662 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
662 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
125.5 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
125.5 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
