The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 30,900

€ 27,300

€ 30,900
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 Skoda Octavia RS TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 22.7 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 0.3 cm lower than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
1447
1769
1969
1450
1810
2050
1769 mm
Width
1810 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1447 mm
Height
1450 mm
2575
4578
2700
4805
4578 mm
Length
4805 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg

Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.4 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
1Z
Generation
V250
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2492 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 bhp
154 bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
237 NM
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
350 NM
237 NM
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
139 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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8.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.23 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
8.87 kg/bhp
10.23 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
47 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
570 mi
Range
421 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
123.4 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
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
480 L











1350 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data