The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI Tiptronic (09 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
€ 18,200

€ 28,300

€ 18,200
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 Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
56.9
69.6
77.5
57.1
71.3
80.7
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
56.9 in
Height
57.1 in
101.4
179.9
106.3
189.2
179.9 in
Length
189.2 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.6 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
1Z
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
101 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
109 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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29.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
29.36 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
30 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
432 mi
Range
421 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
432 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
149.7 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
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
149.7 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data