The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
€ 27,300
€ 28,300
€ 27,300
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 a little. The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT 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 BMT
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 BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
3247 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.48 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
▶ REPLAY
27.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
27.06 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
45 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
725 mi
Range
421 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
725 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 BMT
113.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
