2013 Chevrolet Spark vs 2013 MINI Cooper vs 2013 Scion iQ

2013 Chevrolet Spark

2013 MINI Cooper

2013 Scion iQ

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5-Door HB Automatic LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Spark 5-Door HB Automatic LS	28	37	$12,716	$13,110
Spark 5-Door HB Automatic LT w/1LT	28	37	$14,121	$14,710
Spark 5-Door HB Automatic LT w/2LT	28	37	$15,369	$16,010
Spark 5-Door HB Manual LS	32	38	$11,819	$12,185
Spark 5-Door HB Manual LT w/1LT	32	38	$13,233	$13,785
Spark 5-Door HB Manual LT w/2LT	32	38	$14,481	$15,085

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2-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cooper Convertible 2-Door	27	35	$23,140	$25,150
Cooper Convertible 2-Door John Cooper Works	26	35	$32,475	$35,300
Cooper Convertible 2-Door S	26	35	$25,900	$28,150
Cooper Coupe 2-Door	29	37	$19,735	$21,450
Cooper Coupe 2-Door John Cooper Works	26	35	$28,840	$31,350
Cooper Coupe 2-Door S	26	35	$22,770	$24,750
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Coupe	29	37	$18,125	$19,700
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Coupe John Cooper Works	26	35	$27,690	$30,100
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Coupe S	26	35	$21,435	$23,300
Cooper Paceman AWD 2-Door John Cooper Works ALL4	N/A	N/A	$32,660	$35,500
Cooper Paceman AWD 2-Door S ALL4	N/A	N/A	$26,220	$28,500
Cooper Paceman FWD 2-Door	N/A	N/A	$21,345	$23,200
Cooper Paceman FWD 2-Door S	N/A	N/A	$24,655	$26,800
Cooper Roadster 2-Door	27	35	$23,505	$25,550
Cooper Roadster 2-Door John Cooper Works	26	35	$32,845	$35,700
Cooper Roadster 2-Door S	26	35	$26,265	$28,550

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3-Door HB

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
iQ 3-Door HB	36	37	$14,720	$15,495

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$12,716

$23,140

$14,720

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$13,110

$25,150

$15,495

Monthly Payment Estimate

$219 / month

$419 / month

$258 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.4

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Chevrolet Spark is the brand's first minicar, and its five doors open to an interior that seats four adults capably if not luxuriously. It's neither the fastest nor the most fuel-efficient small car, but in tight city streets, it's easy to drive and park--and the smartphone navigation app shows the future of in-car infotainment. Avoid the automatic version, though; it's tragically slow.

The 2013 MINI Cooper models are small-car standouts in style and driving fun, and with several body styles and three different levels of performance you can pick your level of potency and practicality.

The 2013 Scion iQ will appeal to space-challenged city dwellers; for everyone else, it's a lifestyle choice to buy a car that stands out from the crowd.

TCC Likes

Real interior space for four
Upright rear hides usable load space
Navigation app for smartphones costs just $50

A hoot to drive
Uniquely MINI look inside and out
Excellent gas mileage

Tiny outside, but tall folks fit inside
Well-crafted interior
Clever 3+1 seating

TCC Dislikes

Automatic transmission cars are slow--very slow
Fuel economy not as good as larger compacts
Seats feel slightly narrow

Tight back seat
Steering feel could be better
Some cheap-ish controls and materials

Acceleration on the slow side
Gas mileage not as high as you think
Missing a manual transmission option

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

27 mpg

36 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

35 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mini-Compact Car

Minicompact

Mini Compact

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

47.50

- TBD -

33.80

Front Shoulder Room (in)

50.70

50.300

53.10

Second Head Room (in)

37.30

38.503

35.90

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.70

39.200

50.20

Front Leg Room (in)

42.00

41.700

40.90

Passenger Volume (ft³)

86.3

- TBD -

73.80

Front Hip Room (in)

48.00

- TBD -

53.90

Second Leg Room (in)

35.20

29.300

28.60

Front Head Room (in)

39.40

38.425

37.70

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

55.70

57.440

58.10

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.472

5.30

Length, Overall (in)

144.70

145.629

120.10

Height, Overall (in)

61.00

55.669

59.10

Track Width, Rear (in)

55.50

57.755

57.50

Wheelbase (in)

93.50

97.125

78.70

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

62.90

66.259

66.10

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

31.2

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

11.4

Trunk Volume (ft³)

5.650

16.70

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.023 x 0.866

10.00 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.196 x 0.393

Brake Type

Pwr

Electric

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

- TBD -

7.10 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

9.2

10.566

8.50

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

14.100

13.20

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

32.5

35.104

26.40

Steering Type

Electric Pwr Steering

Electric Rack & Pinion

Electric

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.400

2.90

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

RBC

N/A

Front Tire Size

P185/55R15

P195/55R16

P175/60R16

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

RBC

N/A

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P185/55R15

P195/55R16

P175/60R16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2269

2568

2127

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

16 x 5.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

16 x 5.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

5.494

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

375

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

120

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

83 @ 4200

118 @ 4250

89 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

LL0

Displacement

1.2L/73

1.6L/98

1.3L/81

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

84 @ 6400

120 @ 6000

94 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas 4-Cyl

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.683

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.214

- TBD -

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.194

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.784

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

4.353

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.792

Trans Order Code

MNG

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.14

4.350

- TBD -

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

0.914

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual

Continuously Variable Ratio

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Body Style

4 Door Hatch Back

Convertible

Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Spark

MINI Cooper Convertible

Scion iQ

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.83

Suspension Type - Rear

Compound Crank

Multi-link

Torsion beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.7

6.1

5.1

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

7 (2012)

- TBD -

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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