The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 31,600
€ 26,300
€ 31,600
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 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.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
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
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.25 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
TF
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline 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
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
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26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.45 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.24 lb/hp
24.45 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
26 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
725 mi
Range
454 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
454 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
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).
168.7 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
