The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)
€ 26,800
€ 30,300
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 BMT is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
58.1
72.1
82
57.1
71.3
80.7
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
58.1 in
Height
57.1 in
109.7
187.7
106.3
189.2
187.7 in
Length
189.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.22 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
B8
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
▶ REPLAY
24.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
24.5 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
22 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
35 mpg
city
15 mpg
53 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
692 mi
Range
279 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
279 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
157.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
157.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
