The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 30,100
€ 27,300
€ 30,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Passat 1.4 TSI is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.1
71.3
80.7
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
106.8
187.8
106.3
189.2
187.8 in
Length
189.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.85 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
B7
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CKM*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
137 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
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
▶ REPLAY
20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
28 mpg
city
17 mpg
45 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
669 mi
Range
421 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
