Volvo S80 2003 vs Chevrolet Epica 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Epica is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 20 HP less power than Chevrolet Epica, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Chevrolet Epica. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.1 | |
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The Chevrolet Epica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1060 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: | 560'000 km | 530'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S60 | 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. Chevrolet Epica might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 is 2 cm longer than the Chevrolet Epica, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | no data | |
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Chevrolet Epica has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Epica. This could mean that the Volvo S80 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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