The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) vs. Chevrolet Epica 2.5 Automatic (5-speed) (06 - 08)
€ 43,700
€ 27,300
€ 43,700
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 VW Passat GTE is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Chevrolet Epica 2.5.
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
58.4
72.1
82
57.1
71.3
80.7
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
58.4 in
Height
57.1 in
109.7
191.9
106.3
189.2
191.9 in
Length
189.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.97 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
B8
Generation
V250
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline 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
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
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
138 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
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.55 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.74 lb/hp
22.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat GTE
168 mpg
25 mpg
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
2219 mi
Range
421 mi
VW Passat GTE
2219 mi
421 mi
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Environmental Impact
26.6 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 GTE
26.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 4
43 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Epica 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
