The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 35,800

€ 27,300

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 250 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5.
Lexus IS 250
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
56.1
70.9
70.9
57.1
71.3
80.7
70.9 in
Width
71.3 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
56.1 in
Height
57.1 in
107.5
180.5
106.3
189.2
180.5 in
Length
189.2 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.87 %

General
Lexus IS 250
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
XE2
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
36 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
481 mi
Range
421 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
176.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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