2018 Chevrolet Spark vs 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage

2018 Chevrolet Spark

2018 Mitsubishi Mirage

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4-Door HB CVT ACTIV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Spark 4-Door HB CVT ACTIV	30	37	$16,617	$17,220
Spark 4-Door HB CVT LS	30	38	$13,654	$14,150
Spark 4-Door HB CVT LT w/1LT	30	38	$15,415	$15,975
Spark 4-Door HB CVT LT w/2LT	30	38	$16,863	$17,475
Spark 4-Door HB Manual ACTIV	29	38	$15,555	$16,120
Spark 4-Door HB Manual LS	29	39	$12,593	$13,050
Spark 4-Door HB Manual LT w/1LT	29	39	$14,354	$14,875
Spark 4-Door HB Manual LT w/2LT	29	39	$15,801	$16,375

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ES CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mirage ES CVT	37	43	$14,276	$14,595
Mirage ES Manual	33	41	$13,102	$13,395
Mirage GT CVT	37	43	$16,233	$16,595
Mirage SE CVT	37	43	$15,744	$16,095
Mirage G4 ES CVT	35	41	$15,254	$15,595
Mirage G4 ES Manual	33	40	$14,080	$14,395
Mirage G4 SE CVT	35	41	$16,722	$17,095

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,617

$14,276

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$17,220

$14,595

Monthly Payment Estimate

$287 / month

$243 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.2

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4.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Chevrolet Spark is a better minicar than competitors, but a larger subcompact or compact simply offers more—at a price that’s likely close.

The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage is the most minimal four-seat car you can buy; with small cars lagging in sales, you can do better for little more money.

TCC Likes

Four adults really do fit
Modern active-safety features
Impressive infotainment

Minimalism can be good
Four adults will fit inside
Easy to park, maneuver

TCC Dislikes

Slow even when driven hard
No safety ratings
Air conditioning marginal

Very slow, underpowered
Highway handling is bad
Can be noisy, vibrate a lot

Fuel Economy

City

30 mpg

37 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

43 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Car

Subcompact Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

33.0

Front Head Room (in)

39.0

39.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

48.0

46.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

50.8

51.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.0

37.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

83.0

86.2

Front Hip Room (in)

48.2

48.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

54.5

56.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

143.1

149.4

Height, Overall (in)

58.76

59.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

54.5

55.7

Wheelbase (in)

93.9

96.5

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

62.8

65.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

27.2

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

11.1

17.2

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

9.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.8

30.2

Steering Type

Electric

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

QGD

Front Tire Size

P185/55R15

P165/65SR14

Spare Tire Size

T105/70D14

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QGD

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAL

Rear Tire Size

P185/55R15

P165/65SR14

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2312

2073

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

14 X 4.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

14 x 4.5

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

14 X 4.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

375

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

94 @ 4400

74 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LV7

Displacement

1.4L/- TBD -

1.2 L/73

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

98 @ 6200

78 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Regular Unleaded I-3

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

4.01 - 0.80

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

MR8

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.76

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Spark

Mitsubishi Mirage

Suspension

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

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Emissions

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

5.3

4.5

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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