Kia Stinger 2017 vs Chevrolet Epica 2007
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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: | 200 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Kia Stinger is more dynamic to drive. Kia Stinger engine produces 50 HP more power than Chevrolet Epica, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Chevrolet Epica. Thanks to more power Kia Stinger reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Kia Stinger is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Stinger consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that by driving the Kia Stinger over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Stinger consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Stinger gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.45 m | |
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Kia Stinger is larger, but lower. Kia Stinger is 3 cm longer than the Chevrolet Epica, 6 cm wider, while the height of Kia Stinger is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 406 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Chevrolet Epica has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Stinger has 74 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Epica. This could mean that the Kia Stinger uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Stinger is 0.9 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Epica, which means Kia Stinger can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`325 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 2400 | |
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