The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)
€ 32,600

€ 30,300

€ 32,600
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 2.0 BlueTDI is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.61 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
B7
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMP
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
22 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
36 mpg
city
15 mpg
53 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
836 mi
Range
279 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
279 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Environmental Impact
107 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 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
157.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data