The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 31,100

€ 30,100

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 LPG.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
1455
1830
2030
1450
1810
2050
1830 mm
Width
1810 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1455 mm
Height
1450 mm
2795
4845
2700
4805
4845 mm
Length
4805 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
1581 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg

Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.38 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
TF
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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 LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six 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 LPG
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 LPG
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
▶ 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 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
47 mpg
26 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
725 mi
Range
279 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
279 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 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).
157.7 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
157.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
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