The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 24,600
 Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600

ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08)
71.3
80.7
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
57.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08)
106.3
189.2
191.1 in
Length
189.2 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.21 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
JF
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.36 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
24.36 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
39 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
662 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
662 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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).
125.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data