The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 40,900

€ 26,300

€ 40,900
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 T-GDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
1460
1860
2120
1450
1810
2050
1860 mm
Width
1810 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1460 mm
Height
1450 mm
2805
4855
2700
4805
4855 mm
Length
4805 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
4.83 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
JF
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1993 CC
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
142 bhp
at 6400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 bhp
142 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
195 NM
at 4600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
195 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0
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6.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
6.84 kg/bhp
11.09 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
32 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
531 mi
Range
454 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
454 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
168.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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