The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)

€ 31,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 27,300
 Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.5
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 4 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
1455
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
1830
2030
1450
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
1810
2050
1830 mm
Width
1810 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1455 mm
Height
1450 mm
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
2795
4845
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
2700
4805
4845 mm
Length
4805 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
1581 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1985 kg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.38 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
TF
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
2492 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 bhp
154 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
325 NM
237 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.5

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5

▶ REPLAY
11.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.23 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.8 kg/bhp
10.23 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
30 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
47 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
421 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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).
176.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
469 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data