The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)
€ 29,800
€ 30,300
€ 29,800
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 1.6 TDI BMT is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
3183 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.32 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
B8
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
26.97 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
22 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
50 mpg
city
15 mpg
65 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
917 mi
Range
279 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
279 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
157.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
