2016 Chevrolet Spark vs 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV

2016 Chevrolet Spark

2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV

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5-Door HB CVT LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Spark 5-Door HB CVT LS	30	39	$13,347	$13,760
Spark 5-Door HB CVT LT w/1LT	30	39	$15,153	$15,785
Spark 5-Door HB CVT LT w/2LT	30	39	$16,593	$17,285
Spark 5-Door HB Manual LS	31	39	$12,280	$12,660
Spark 5-Door HB Manual LT w/1LT	31	39	$14,097	$14,685
Spark 5-Door HB Manual LT w/2LT	31	39	$15,537	$16,185
Spark EV 5-Door HB LT w/1SA	N/A	N/A	$24,115	$25,120
Spark EV 5-Door HB LT w/1SB	N/A	N/A	$24,489	$25,510

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4-Door HB ES

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
i-MiEV 4-Door HB ES	N/A	N/A	$22,500	$22,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$13,347

$22,500

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$13,760

$22,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$229 / month

$383 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Chevrolet Spark is an all-new version of the minicar that actually seats four adults; its more "adult" styling, higher-quality materials, and optional active-safety features may make it the best of the tiny cars.

The 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV is nimble around town, can carry four adults, and has the lowest price tag of any electric car sold in the U.S.--but both its range and performance are only marginal at highway speeds.

TCC Likes

More adult looks
Really fits four adults
Large-car safety features

Easy to park
Space for four adults
Lowest-priced electric car

TCC Dislikes

Underpowered
Gas mileage good, not stellar
Safety ratings mostly absent

Marinal freeway performance
Range plummets at speed
Safety scores not great

Fuel Economy

City

30 mpg

Coming Soon

Highway

39 mpg

Coming Soon

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Subcompact Car

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.80

54.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.70

33.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

83.00

84.7

Front Hip Room (in)

48.20

49.4

Second Leg Room (in)

33.00

Front Head Room (in)

39.00

35.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

48.00

47.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

50.80

54.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.00

34.3

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.40

63.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

54.50

54.3

Wheelbase (in)

93.90

100.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

62.80

62.4

Track Width, Front (in)

54.50

55.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

6.1

Length, Overall (in)

143.10

144.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

27.20

50.4

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

11.10

13.2

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Pwr

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

- TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

10.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

9.2

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)

- TBD -

30.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

T105/70D14

Front Tire Order Code

QGD

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAL

Rear Tire Size

P185/55R15

P175/60HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

QGD

Front Tire Size

P185/55R15

P145/65HR15

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)

2278

2579

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x 6

15 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x 6

15 X 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

14 x 4.5

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

375

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

98 @ - TBD -

66 @ 3000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Electric

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

94 @ - TBD -

145

Engine Order Code

LV7

Displacement

1.4L/- TBD -

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

126

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

112

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

MR8

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.76

7.07

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Spark

Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

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.)

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

5.3

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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