The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG (06 - 09)
€ 31,100
€ 25,200
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 LPG.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
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 LPG
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.9 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
TF
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
142 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
▶ REPLAY
26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.83 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
23.83 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
725 mi
Range
318 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
318 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
138.6 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
138.6 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 LPG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
