
The Spark is one of few minicars on the market today, a reflection of relatively low fuel prices that have diminished the appeal of the tiny cars.
The Mitsubishi Mirage comes in sedan and hatchback variants, all of which lack charm and polish.
The Fiat 500 is full of style and personality, but it shows its age may be of limited appeal to drivers looking for four doors.
The slightly larger Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris are inexpensive, good choices.
The Yaris in particular is a hoot to drive, while the redesigned Versa has class-up looks.
If you’re stuck on a Chevy, the automaker’s Sonic doesn’t usually cost much more by the time inevitable dealer discounts are applied.
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Quick Specs | ||||
The 2020 Chevrolet Spark is modern basic motoring: simple features and a low price tag. |
The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic looks and drives younger than its age, and still offers value and a pinch of fun. |
The 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage ranks near the bottom of our ratings, but gets excellent gas mileage. |
The 2020 Nissan Versa isn't the cheapest car anymore–look to the Chevy Spark or Mitsubishi Mirage for that–and that's a good thing. |
The 2020 Toyota Yaris hatchback returns as a complement to the subcompact sedan. |
MSRP From | ||||
$13,400 | $16,720 | $13,995 | $14,830 | $15,650 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
29 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 33 MPG City / 43 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy | 30 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Gas I4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded I-3 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | ||||
Subcompact Car | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
Style Name | ||||
4-Door HB Manual LS | 4-Door Sedan LS | ES Manual | S Manual | L Manual (GS) |
Drivetrain | ||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
4 | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
Hatchback | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan | Sedan |
Transmission | ||||
Manual | Automatic | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2020 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | 2020 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage | 2020 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2020 Nissan Versa | 2020 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2020 Toyota Yaris |