The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF (07 - 08)
€ 30,000
€ 24,600
€ 30,000
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 Hybrid 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 D DPF.
KIA Optima Hybrid
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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 Hybrid
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.64 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
TF
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 Hybrid
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.36 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
24.36 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
39 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
748 mi
Range
662 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
662 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
125.5 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
