Chevrolet Epica 2007 vs Toyota Camry 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Chevrolet Epica) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Camry) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 179 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 232 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Chevrolet Epica engine produces 29 HP less power than Toyota Camry, but torque is 88 NM more than Toyota Camry. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 9.0 | |
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The Chevrolet Epica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Epica consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Epica over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| Chevrolet Epica 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 | 420'000 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 | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara, Chevrolet Cruze | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus ES | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Camry 2009 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Toyota Camry 2009 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Epica is 2 cm shorter than the Toyota Camry, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Epica is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 410 litres | |
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Chevrolet Epica has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Chevrolet Epica has 70 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Camry. The Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4800 | |
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