2021 Chevrolet Spark vs 2021 Hyundai Accent vs 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage

2021 Chevrolet Spark

#34 in Compact Cars

2021 Hyundai Accent

#29 in Compact Cars

2021 Mitsubishi Mirage

#36 in Compact Cars

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4-Door HB CVT 1LT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Spark 4-Door HB CVT 1LT	30	38	$15,891	$16,400
Spark 4-Door HB CVT 2LT	30	38	$17,345	$17,900
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 Manual 1LT	29	38	$14,825	$15,300
Spark 4-Door HB Manual 2LT	29	38	$16,279	$16,800
Spark 4-Door HB Manual ACTIV	29	37	$15,891	$16,400
Spark 4-Door HB Manual LS	29	38	$12,984	$13,400

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Limited Sedan IVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Accent Limited Sedan IVT	33	41	$18,929	$19,500
Accent SE Sedan IVT	33	41	$16,080	$16,495
Accent SE Sedan Manual	29	39	$15,024	$15,395
Accent SEL Sedan IVT	33	41	$17,267	$17,750

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Carbonite Edition CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mirage Carbonite Edition CVT	36	43	$16,624	$16,995
Mirage ES CVT	36	43	$15,254	$15,595
Mirage ES Manual	33	41	$13,982	$14,295
Mirage LE CVT	36	43	$15,866	$16,220
Mirage SE CVT	36	43	$17,064	$17,445
Mirage G4 Carbonite Edition CVT	N/A	N/A	$17,602	$17,995
Mirage G4 ES CVT	N/A	N/A	$16,232	$16,595
Mirage G4 ES Manual	N/A	N/A	$14,961	$15,295
Mirage G4 LE CVT	N/A	N/A	$16,844	$17,220
Mirage G4 SE CVT	N/A	N/A	$17,798	$18,195

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$15,891

$18,929

$16,624

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$16,400

$19,500

$16,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$273 / month

$325 / month

$283 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.0

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3.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Chevrolet Spark is one of the cheapest ways to get a new-car warranty, though it’s simple and uninspired.

The 2021 Hyundai Accent is cheap and cheerful, but chintzy on safety.

The 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage is a cheap car that looks, drives, and feels like one.

TCC Likes

Low price
Available active safety gear
Good tech

Sized right for cities
Handsomely anonymous
Lots of car for the money

Standard safety fare
Manhattan-friendly dimensions
Cheap, and usually discounted

TCC Dislikes

Slow, loud acceleration
Busy ride
Pricey with options

Sedan-only
Only Limited gets top safety tech
Noisy

1980s-level refinement
So, so slow
Not suitable for long-distance highway use

Fuel Economy

City

30 mpg

33 mpg

36 mpg

Highway

38 mpg

41 mpg

43 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Car

Compact Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.8

53.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

42.1

41.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

48.2

51.7

48.8

Second Leg Room (in)

33.5

34.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

Second Hip Room (in)

50.8

46.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

50.8

54.2

51.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.2

86.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.2

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.4

57.1

59.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

54.5

59.5

55.7

Wheelbase (in)

93.9

101.6

96.5

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

62.8

68.1

65.6

Track Width, Front (in)

54.5

59.3

56.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.5

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

143.1

172.6

151.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

11.1

17.1

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

27.2

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

9.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.8

33.5

30.2

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Tires

Spare Tire Size

T105/70D14

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QGD

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAL

Rear Tire Size

P185/55R15

P205/45HR17

P165/65SR14

Rear Tire Order Code

QGD

Front Tire Size

P185/55R15

P205/45HR17

P165/65SR14

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

2679

2095

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

17 X 6.5

14 X 4.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

17 X 6.5

14 X 4.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

14 x - TBD -

Compact

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

375

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

98 @ 6200

120 @ 6300

78 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-3

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Port/Direct Injection

MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

94 @ 4400

113 @ 4500

74 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LV7

Displacement

1.4L/85

1.6 L/98

1.2 L/73

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.385

2.82

3.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

MR8

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.76

5.45

3.76

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable Ratio

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

2.68 - 0.39

4.01 - 0.55

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Spark

Hyundai Accent

Mitsubishi Mirage

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

5.0

4.5

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

2021 Chevrolet Spark

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2021 Hyundai Accent

2021 Accent is in stock
Lease: No offer available
Rebate: $750 customer cash
Finance: 0.0% APR for 48 months

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2021 Mitsubishi Mirage

2021 Mirage refresh arriving; 2020s remain available
Lease: From $210 for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $1,250 off
Finance: From 0% APR for 60 months

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