The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 44,300
€ 30,100
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 GTE is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG.
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
57.3
72.1
82
57.1
71.3
80.7
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
57.3 in
Height
57.1 in
109.9
187.7
106.3
189.2
187.7 in
Length
189.2 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
8.53 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
B8
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
154 hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
175 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
175 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
22 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
No data
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
1827 mi
Range
279 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
279 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Environmental Impact
32.2 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 GTE
32.2 kWh
157.7 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 LPG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
