Comparison between:
- 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV
- 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV | 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV | |
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| Model year | 2014 | 2016 |
| Market | North America, Europe, South Korea | North America, Europe, South Korea |
| Price | USD 27,495 (USA, May 2013) | USD 25,120 (USA, Oct 2015) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | High-strength steel | High-strength steel |
| Exterior colors | Electric Blue Silver Ice Black Granite Summit White Titanium | Electric Blue Silver Ice Black Granite (extra charge) Summit White Titanium Salsa (2LT only) Lime (2LT only) |
| Interior colors | Electric Blue Dark Pewter | Electric Blue Dark Pewter |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 146.5 in 3720 mm | 146.5 in 3720 mm |
| Width | 64.1 in 1627 mm | 64.1 in 1627 mm |
| Height | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 93.5 in 2375 mm | 93.5 in 2375 mm |
| Front track | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear track | 54.8 in 1391 mm | 54.8 in 1391 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.4 in 1000 mm | 39.4 in 1000 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 50.7 in 1288 mm | 50.7 in 1288 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 49.7 in 1263 mm | 49.7 in 1263 mm |
| Front hip room | 48.0 in 1218 mm | 48.0 in 1218 mm |
| Rear hip room | 47.5 in 1206 mm | 47.5 in 1206 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.0 in 1067 mm | 42.0 in 1067 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 893 mm | 35.2 in 893 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2444.0 l 86.31 ft3 2.44 m3 | 2444.0 l 86.31 ft3 2.44 m3 |
| Total volume | 2717.0 l 95.95 ft3 2.72 m3 | 2717.0 l 95.95 ft3 2.72 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 273.0 l 9.64 ft3 0.27 m3 | 273.0 l 9.64 ft3 0.27 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 663.0 l 23.41 ft3 0.66 m3 | 663.0 l 23.41 ft3 0.66 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2967.42 lb 1346 kg | 2866.01 lb 1300 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.326 Cd | 0.326 Cd |
| Additional information | Front overhang - 790 mm. Rear overhang - 555 mm. | Front overhang - 790 mm. Rear overhang - 555 mm. |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | General Motors | General Motors |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 104 kW 139.5 hp 141.4 ps | 105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps |
| Torque | 542 Nm 55.3 kgm 399.8 ft-lb | 444 Nm 45.3 kgm 327.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport | Normal Sport |
| Additional information | The motor is oil-cooled. | The motor is oil-cooled. |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.90 s | 7.20 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 82.0 mi / 132.0 km | EPA: 82.0 mi / 132.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 109 MPGe EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 109 MPGe EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.3 m 33.79 ft | 10.3 m 33.79 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 3.17 | 3.87 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Brake rotor diameter front (single piston): 256 mm Brake rotor diameter rear (single piston): 258 mm | Brake rotor diameter front (single piston): 256 mm Brake rotor diameter rear (single piston): 258 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 185/55R15 195/55R15 | 185/55R15 195/55R15 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | A123 Systems | LG Chem |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 21.3 kWh | 18.4 kWh |
| Number of cells | 336 | 192 |
| Voltage | - | 400 V |
| Weight | 559.97 lb 254 kg | 473.99 lb 215 kg |
| Volume | 133.0 l 4.70 ft3 0.13 m3 | 139.0 l 4.91 ft3 0.14 m3 |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | The battery uses nanophosphate as the active cathode material in the Li-Ion batteries of A123 Systems. A liquid thermal management system cools and heats the battery. | - |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | DC fast charging, 50 kW | DC fast charging, 50 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | - | - |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC fast charging, 0:20-0:25 | DC fast charging, 0:20-0:25 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Adjustable head restraints (S) Anti-theft technology (S) Brake assist (S) Collapsible steering column (S) Cruise control (S) Electronic parking break (S) Four-wheel ABS (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Immobilizer (S) LATCH child seat attachment system (S) OnStar safety and security system (3 years free) (S) Rollover sensing system (S) Seat belt pretensioners in the front seats (S) StabiliTrak stability control (S) 10 x standard airbags (S) Standard electronic brakeforce distribution (S) Three-point safety belts in all four seats (S) Traction control (S) 7-inch LCD display (S) Bluetooth capability (S) Chevrolet MyLink, USB port, auxiliary input jack (S) Push-button start (S) Remote keyless entry (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (three-month trial period) (S) 6 x speakers (S) Remote start/cabin pre-conditioning (S) Heated front seats (O) Leather-wrapped (O) Steering wheel-mounted controls (S) Power locks and windows (S) Fabric (S) Leatherette (O) | Adjustable head restraints (S) Anti-theft technology (S) Brake assist (S) Collapsible steering column (S) Cruise control (S) Electronic parking break (S) Four-wheel ABS (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Immobilizer (S) LATCH child seat attachment system (S) OnStar with 4G LTE (3 years free) (S) Rollover sensing system (S) Seat belt pretensioners in the front seats (S) StabiliTrak stability control (S) 10 x standard airbags (S) Standard electronic brakeforce distribution (S) Three-point safety belts in all four seats (S) Traction control (S) 7-inch LCD display (S) Bluetooth capability (S) Built-in Wi-Fi hotspot (S) Chevrolet MyLink, USB port, auxiliary input jack (S) Push-button start (S) Remote keyless entry (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (three-month trial period) (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (three-month trial period) (S) 6 x speakers (S) Remote start/cabin pre-conditioning (S) Heated front seats (O) Leather-wrapped (O) Steering wheel-mounted controls (S) Power locks and windows (S) Fabric (S) Leatherette (O) |
| 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV | 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV |