2019 Chevrolet Spark vs 2019 FIAT 500

2019 Chevrolet Spark

2019 FIAT 500

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4-Door HB CVT ACTIV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Spark 4-Door HB CVT ACTIV	30	37	$16,783	$17,320
Spark 4-Door HB CVT LS	30	38	$13,876	$14,320
Spark 4-Door HB CVT LT w/1LT	30	38	$15,717	$16,220
Spark 4-Door HB CVT LT w/2LT	30	38	$17,170	$17,720
Spark 4-Door HB Manual ACTIV	29	37	$15,717	$16,220
Spark 4-Door HB Manual LS	29	38	$12,810	$13,220
Spark 4-Door HB Manual LT w/1LT	29	38	$14,651	$15,120
Spark 4-Door HB Manual LT w/2LT	29	38	$16,104	$16,620

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Abarth Hatch

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
500 Abarth Hatch	28	33	$20,306	$20,745
500 Lounge Hatch	28	33	$19,606	$19,995
500 Pop Hatch	28	33	$16,333	$16,495
500 Retro Hatch	28	33	$19,606	$19,995
500c Abarth Cabrio	24	32	$21,704	$22,240
500c Lounge Cabrio	28	33	$21,004	$21,490
500c Pop Cabrio	24	32	$17,731	$17,990
500c Retro Cabrio	28	33	$21,004	$21,490

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,783

$20,306

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$17,320

$20,745

Monthly Payment Estimate

$289 / month

$346 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

3.8

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4.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Chevrolet Spark makes a great urban minicar, but its appeal is limited.

The 2019 Fiat 500 is appealing for those who value personality above all else, but it sports some glaring flaws.

TCC Likes

Cheap and cheerful
Advanced safety tech available
Good infotainment system

Smile-inducing style
Rip-roaring Abarth
Standard turbo power

TCC Dislikes

Slow in every situation
CVT drones on and on
Base model is very basic

Not very frugal
Puny inside
Poor crash test scores

Fuel Economy

City

30 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Subcompact Car

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.8

46.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

40.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

83.0

75.5

Front Hip Room (in)

48.2

47.8

Second Leg Room (in)

33.0

31.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.0

38.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

48.0

42.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

50.8

49.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.0

35.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.76

58.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

54.5

Wheelbase (in)

93.9

90.6

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

62.8

64.1

Track Width, Front (in)

54.5

55.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

4.1

Length, Overall (in)

143.1

144.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

27.2

26.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

11.1

9.5

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

9.4

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

9.3 x - TBD -

11.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.5

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

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)

33.8

37.6

Tires

Spare Tire Size

T105/70D14

Front Tire Order Code

QGD

T1D

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAL

Rear Tire Size

P185/55R15

P195/45HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

QGD

T1D

Front Tire Size

P185/55R15

P195/45HR16

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)

2312

2512

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

14 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

375

500

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

98 @ 6200

160 @ 5500

Engine Type

Gas I4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

94 @ 4400

170 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

LV7

EAM

Displacement

1.4L/85

1.4 L/83

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.385

3.91

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

2.24

Trans Order Code

MR8

DDE

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.76

3.35

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.91

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.52

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

0.87

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Spark

FIAT 500

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

5.4

5.9

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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