2019 Chevrolet Spark vs 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage

2019 Chevrolet Spark

2019 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	$16,783	$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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ES CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mirage ES CVT	36	43	$14,667	$14,995
Mirage ES Manual	33	41	$13,493	$13,795
Mirage GT CVT	36	43	$16,625	$16,995
Mirage LE CVT	36	43	$15,499	$15,845
Mirage RF CVT	36	43	$15,142	$15,490
Mirage SE CVT	36	43	$16,135	$16,495
Mirage G4 ES CVT	35	41	$15,645	$15,995
Mirage G4 ES Manual	33	40	$14,472	$14,795
Mirage G4 RF CVT	35	41	$16,120	$16,490
Mirage G4 SE CVT	35	41	$17,114	$17,495

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,783

$14,667

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$17,320

$14,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$289 / month

$250 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

3.8

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3.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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

The 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage challenges the assumption that there are no bad new cars anymore.

TCC Likes

Cheap and cheerful
Advanced safety tech available
Good infotainment system

Minimalism isn’t always bad
Room for four adults
Easy parking

TCC Dislikes

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

Dismal acceleration
Scary highway handling
Very noisy at speed

Fuel Economy

City

30 mpg

36 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

43 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Subcompact Car

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

48.2

48.8

Second Leg Room (in)

33.0

34.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.0

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

48.0

46.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

50.8

51.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.0

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

83.0

86.2

Exterior Dimensions

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

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

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

27.2

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

11.1

17.1

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Front Disc/Rear Drum

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 -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

9.2

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

30.2

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAL

Rear Tire Size

P185/55R15

P165/65SR14

Rear Tire Order Code

QGD

Front Tire Size

P185/55R15

P165/65SR14

Spare Tire Size

T105/70D14

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QGD

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2312

2073

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

14 X 4.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

14 X 4.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

14 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear 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

Engine Type

Gas I4

Regular Unleaded I-3

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

94 @ 4400

74 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LV7

Displacement

1.4L/85

1.2 L/73

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

98 @ 6200

78 @ 6000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.385

3.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Trans Order Code

MR8

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.76

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

4.01 - 0.80

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Spark

Mitsubishi Mirage

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

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

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Emissions

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

5.4

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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