The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
€ 37,800

€ 28,300

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Lexus IS 300h is 5.5 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
Lexus IS 300h
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
56.3
71.3
79.8
57.1
71.3
80.7
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
56.3 in
Height
57.1 in
110.2
183.7
106.3
189.2
183.7 in
Length
189.2 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.09 %

General
Lexus IS 300h
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
XE3
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
No data
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.99 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
53 mpg
city
17 mpg
52 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
954 mi
Range
421 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
176.2 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data