Volkswagen Passat CC 2008 vs Chevrolet Epica 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 10 HP less power than Chevrolet Epica, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat CC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat CC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km with real consumption | 800 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: | 390'000 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: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | 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. 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: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volkswagen Passat CC and Chevrolet Epica are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 480 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat CC has 52 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat CC is 0.6 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Epica, which means Volkswagen Passat CC can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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