The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 29,600
€ 26,300
€ 29,600
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 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
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.17 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic 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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.45 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
24.45 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
26 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
572 mi
Range
454 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
454 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
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).
168.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
168.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
