Volkswagen Beetle 2016 vs Chevrolet Epica 2006
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 79 HP more power than Chevrolet Epica, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Chevrolet Epica. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 8.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Beetle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 51 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Epica, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Chevrolet Epica has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 170 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 2400 | |
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