The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 09)
€ 37,500

€ 30,300

€ 37,500
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 TDI BMT 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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.54 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
▶ REPLAY
20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20.79 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
22 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
35 mpg
city
15 mpg
47 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
754 mi
Range
279 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
754 mi
279 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 2.0 TDI BMT
115.2 kWh
157.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data