DecodedCarsChevrolet Epica
2 model years from 2005 to 2006, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2006
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.5L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 20–21 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2006 Epica in brief
The 2006 Chevrolet Epica is a midsize car offered with a 2.5L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 188 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,380 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway), 2% worse than the 2006 midsize car average of 20.5 MPG, for an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Chevrolet Epica has 2 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2006.
Its most efficient year was 2005 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 20 to 21 MPG.
2006 Epica pros & cons
Full 2006 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 100 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
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Alternatives to the 2006 Epica
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Toyota Corolla | 31 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 20 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2006 Honda Accord | 26 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2006 Toyota Camry | 25 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 24 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2006 Volkswagen Passat | 24 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →