Chevrolet Epica 2007 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Epica engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat CC, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Chevrolet Epica reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat CC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Epica consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Epica could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Epica consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat CC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 530'000 km | 390'000 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: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara, Chevrolet Cruze | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat CC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat CC 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Passat CC 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Chevrolet Epica and Volkswagen Passat CC are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 532 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage space. Chevrolet Epica has 52 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Epica is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means Chevrolet Epica can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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