The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)

€ 25,100
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 30,100
 Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
€ 25,100
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 2.0 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 1.5 cm taller than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG.
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
1465
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
1860
2120
1450
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
1810
2050
1860 mm
Width
1810 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1465 mm
Height
1450 mm
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
2805
4855
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
2700
4805
4855 mm
Length
4805 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1985 kg
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.86 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)

General

KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
JF
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Straight-four petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
2492 CC
161 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 bhp
154 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
196 NM
237 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG

▶ REPLAY
9.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.23 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
9.5 kg/bhp
10.23 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
38 mpg
26 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
279 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
279 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
157.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
157.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data