The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (6-speed) (08 - 10)
€ 43,200
€ 28,300
€ 43,200
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 3.6 V6 is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
8.53 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
B7
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
32 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
454 mi
Range
421 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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).
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
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
