The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 30,500
€ 27,300
€ 30,500
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
57.5
72.1
82
57.1
71.3
80.7
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
57.5 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 SCR BlueMotion
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.42 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
B8
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline 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 SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
▶ REPLAY
27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
55 mpg
city
17 mpg
71 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
991 mi
Range
421 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
76.1 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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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
