Chevrolet Epica 2006 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 237 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
|
Volkswagen Phaeton is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Epica engine produces 68 HP less power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 213 NM less than Volkswagen Phaeton. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Epica reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
|
By specification Chevrolet Epica consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Epica over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chevrolet Epica consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Phaeton engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
|
Chevrolet Epica is smaller. Chevrolet Epica is 26 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Phaeton, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 500 litres | |
| Chevrolet Epica has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Epica is 1.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means Chevrolet Epica can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Chevrolet Epica has
|
Volkswagen Phaeton has
| |