The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 (06 - 10)
€ 25,000
€ 23,100
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 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 2.0
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 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.54 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
TF
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
142 hp
at 6400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
142 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.83 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.23 lb/hp
23.83 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
42 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
621 mi
Range
493 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
493 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
155.3 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
