The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 29,100
€ 27,300
€ 29,100
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 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 2.5.
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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 2.5
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.06 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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
2.5 L / 122 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
572 mi
Range
421 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
144 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).
176.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
