The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
€ 35,200
€ 29,600
€ 35,200
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 1.8 TSI BMT is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
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 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.04 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
B8
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
144 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
31 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
695 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
531 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
156.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
156.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
