The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 33,900

€ 27,300

€ 33,900
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.96 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
B8
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
135 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
46 mpg
city
17 mpg
60 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
954 mi
Range
421 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
954 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 SCR BMT
88.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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