The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 29,600
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10) Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

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 EcoFuel is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
57.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
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 EcoFuel
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.57 %
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
B7
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D

 REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
31 mpg  ( 35 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
35 MPGe
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
20.6 lb
city
23 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
39 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
303 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
531 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
156.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
156.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data