2020 Chevrolet Spark vs 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage

2020 Chevrolet Spark

2020 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	$16,957	$17,500
Spark 4-Door HB CVT LS	30	38	$14,050	$14,500
Spark 4-Door HB CVT LT w/1LT	30	38	$15,891	$16,400
Spark 4-Door HB CVT LT w/2LT	30	38	$17,345	$17,900
Spark 4-Door HB Manual ACTIV	29	37	$15,891	$16,400
Spark 4-Door HB Manual LS	29	38	$12,984	$13,400
Spark 4-Door HB Manual LT w/1LT	29	38	$14,825	$15,300
Spark 4-Door HB Manual LT w/2LT	29	38	$16,279	$16,800

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ES CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mirage ES CVT	36	43	$14,961	$15,295
Mirage ES Manual	33	41	$13,689	$13,995
Mirage GT CVT	36	43	$16,918	$17,295
Mirage LE CVT	36	43	$15,841	$16,195
Mirage SE CVT	36	43	$16,380	$16,745
Mirage G4 ES CVT	N/A	N/A	$15,939	$16,295
Mirage G4 ES Manual	N/A	N/A	$14,667	$14,995
Mirage G4 LE CVT	N/A	N/A	$16,819	$17,195
Mirage G4 SE CVT	N/A	N/A	$17,358	$17,745

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,957

$14,961

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$17,500

$15,295

Monthly Payment Estimate

$292 / month

$255 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.0

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3.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Chevrolet Spark is modern basic motoring: simple features and a low price tag.

The 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage ranks near the bottom of our ratings, but gets excellent gas mileage.

TCC Likes

Low price
Available active safety gear
Good tech

Minuscule base price
Easy to park anywhere
Great fuel economy

TCC Dislikes

Slow, loud acceleration
Busy ride
Pricey with options

…But not a very good one
Glacial acceleration
Uneasy highway handling

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 Shoulder Room (in)

50.8

51.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

83.0

86.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

48.2

48.8

Second Leg Room (in)

34.2

Front Head Room (in)

Second Hip Room (in)

46.4

Exterior Dimensions

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

Track Width, Front (in)

54.5

56.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

11.1

17.1

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

27.2

Brakes

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)

7.9 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

9.3 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

9.2

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.8

30.2

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Tires

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

Rear Tire Order Code

QGD

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2312

2073

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

14 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

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

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

375

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Displacement

1.4L/85

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

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

94 @ 4400

74 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LV7

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.385

3.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Trans Order Code

MR8

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.76

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

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Spark

Mitsubishi Mirage

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

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

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

5.4

4.6

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

2020 Chevrolet Spark

2021 Spark selection improving; 2020s still in stock
$1,750 rebate on 2020s; $1,000 on 2021s
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2020 Mitsubishi Mirage

2020 Mirage still widely available
$500 bonus with factory financing
Lease from $189 for 36 months
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