The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 30,600
€ 27,300
€ 30,600
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 EcoFuel 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 EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.45 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
B7
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 EcoFuel
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
133 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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
25 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
20.2 lb
city
17 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
35 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
303 mi
Range
421 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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).
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 EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
