The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 29,600
€ 30,100
€ 29,600
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 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 LPG.
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
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 LPG
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 2.5 LPG
TF
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six 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 LPG
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 LPG
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
22 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
22 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
23 mpg
city
15 mpg
39 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
572 mi
Range
279 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
279 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
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).
157.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
157.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
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
