The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF Automatic (5-speed) (07 - 08)
€ 43,200
€ 28,600
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 3.6 V6 is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.48 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
B7
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
31 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
32 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
454 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
531 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
156.4 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
156.4 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Epica 2.0 D DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
