Honda Accord 2008 vs Chevrolet Epica 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord and Chevrolet Epica have the same engine power, but Honda Accord torque is 30 NM more than Chevrolet Epica. Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that by driving the Honda Accord over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 530'000 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 Chevrolet Epica engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Civic | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara, Chevrolet Cruze | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Epica might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chevrolet Epica engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Accord is 7 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Epica, 3 cm wider, while the height of Honda Accord is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 467 litres | 480 litres | |
| Honda Accord has 13 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.2 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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