The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 35,200
€ 27,300
€ 35,200
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 1.8 TSI BMT is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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 2.5
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.02 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
B8
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
144 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
33 mpg
city
17 mpg
46 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
695 mi
Range
421 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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).
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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
