2014 Chevrolet Spark vs 2014 Scion iQ

2014 Chevrolet Spark

2014 Scion iQ

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5-Door HB CVT LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Spark 5-Door HB CVT LS	30	39	$13,075	$13,480
Spark 5-Door HB CVT LT w/1LT	30	39	$14,395	$14,995
Spark 5-Door HB CVT LT w/2LT	30	39	$15,729	$16,385
Spark 5-Door HB Manual LS	31	39	$11,804	$12,170
Spark 5-Door HB Manual LT w/1LT	31	39	$13,382	$13,940
Spark 5-Door HB Manual LT w/2LT	31	39	$14,678	$15,290
Spark EV 5-Door HB LT w/1SA	N/A	N/A	$25,617	$26,685
Spark EV 5-Door HB LT w/1SB	N/A	N/A	$25,929	$27,010

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3-Door HB

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
iQ 3-Door HB	36	37	$14,882	$15,665
iQ 3-Door HB 10 Series	36	37	$16,958	$17,850

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$13,075

$14,882

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$13,480

$15,665

Monthly Payment Estimate

$225 / month

$261 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark enters the minicar fold with a space-efficient package and some of the best infotainment and connectivity technology in any affordable car; and while performance of the standard Spark is lackluster, the Spark EV breaks out as one of the best-performing, most efficient electric cars. Too bad the EV is offered on such a limited basis.

The 2014 Scion iQ is perfect for city dwellers with really tough on-street parking; for everyone else, it's more of a statement about minimalism.

TCC Likes

Space for four
Usable cargo space
Excellent app-based navigation

Headroom even for tall adults
Space-efficient interior
Tiny package, 3+1 seats

TCC Dislikes

Fuel economy a little disappointing for the size, weight
Narrow, small seats
More conventional colors reserved for Spark EV

Marginal acceleration at best
Fuel efficiency not as good as hybrids
No manual gearbox option

Fuel Economy

City

30 mpg

36 mpg

Highway

39 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Subcompact Car

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.70

50.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.00

40.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

73.8

Front Hip Room (in)

48.00

53.9

Second Leg Room (in)

35.20

28.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.40

37.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

47.50

33.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

50.70

53.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.30

35.9

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

61.00

59.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

55.50

57.5

Wheelbase (in)

93.50

78.7

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

62.90

66.1

Track Width, Front (in)

55.70

58.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

144.70

120.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

31.2

16.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

11.4

3.5

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

7.1

Brake Type

Pwr

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

- TBD -

7.1

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

9.2

8.5

Steering

Steering Type

Electric

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

32.5

26.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

RBC

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P185/55R15

P175/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

RBC

Front Tire Size

P185/55R15

P175/60HR16

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2368

2127

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

16 X 5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

16 X 5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

375

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

84 @ 6400

94 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

83 @ 4200

89 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

LL0

Displacement

1.2L/76

1.3 L/81

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

30 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

34 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

39 (Est)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Trans Order Code

M4M

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.75

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Spark

Scion iQ

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Torsion Beam

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Compound Crank

Torsion Beam

Emissions

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

- TBD -

4.9

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- 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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