The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
€ 34,800
€ 28,300
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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
3508 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
B7
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMR
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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20.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20.88 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
37 mpg
city
17 mpg
51 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
821 mi
Range
421 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
821 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
