Chevrolet Epica 2007 vs Volvo S80 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Epica is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Epica engine produces 20 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Epica reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.8 | |
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The Chevrolet Epica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Epica consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Epica over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| Chevrolet Epica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 530'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara, Chevrolet Cruze | Used also on Volvo S60 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Epica is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Epica is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1106 litres | |
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Chevrolet Epica has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Chevrolet Epica has 40 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Epica is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S80. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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