Comparison between:
- 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV
- 2016 FIAT 500e
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 FIAT 500e | |
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| Model year | 2014 | 2016 |
| Market | North America, Europe, South Korea | North America |
| Price | USD 27,495 (USA, May 2013) | - |
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 | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Electric Blue Silver Ice Black Granite Summit White Titanium | Gloss Black Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat White Pearl Tri-Coat Electric Orange Pearl Tri-Coat Light Blue Clear Coat Dark Gray Clear Coat Light Gray |
| Interior colors | Electric Blue Dark Pewter | Black/Electric Orange Steam/Electric Orange |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 146.5 in 3720 mm | 142.4 in 3617 mm |
| Width | 64.1 in 1627 mm | 64.1 in 1627 mm |
| Height | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 60.1 in 1527 mm |
| Wheelbase | 93.5 in 2375 mm | 90.6 in 2300 mm |
| Front track | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 55.4 in 1407 mm |
| Rear track | 54.8 in 1391 mm | 55.0 in 1397 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.4 in 1000 mm | 38.9 in 989 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 35.6 in 903 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 50.7 in 1288 mm | 49.4 in 1255 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 49.7 in 1263 mm | 46.4 in 1179 mm |
| Front hip room | 48.0 in 1218 mm | 47.8 in 1215 mm |
| Rear hip room | 47.5 in 1206 mm | 42.6 in 1083 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.0 in 1067 mm | 40.7 in 1035 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 893 mm | 27.6 in 702 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2444.0 l 86.31 ft3 2.44 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 2717.0 l 95.95 ft3 2.72 m3 | 2027.5 l 71.60 ft3 2.03 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 273.0 l 9.64 ft3 0.27 m3 | 198.2 l 7.00 ft3 0.20 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 663.0 l 23.41 ft3 0.66 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 2967.42 lb 1346 kg | 2987.26 lb 1355 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.326 Cd | 0.311 Cd |
| Additional information | Front overhang - 790 mm. Rear overhang - 555 mm. | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | 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 | 83 kW 111.3 hp 112.8 ps |
| Torque | 542 Nm 55.3 kgm 399.8 ft-lb | 200 Nm 20.4 kgm 147.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport | - |
| Additional information | 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 | 85.1 mph 137.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.90 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: 83.9 mi / 135.0 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: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 103 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 121 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 | 9.54 m 31.30 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.8 | 3 |
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 | 9.59 |
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) | MacPherson strut Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers Touring-tuned suspension |
| 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) Shock absorbers Touring-tuned suspension |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | - |
| Additional information | Brake rotor diameter front (single piston): 256 mm Brake rotor diameter rear (single piston): 258 mm | Front rotor size and type - 284 x 22 mm Rear rotor size and type - 251 x 11 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 5.5Jx15 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 185/55R15 195/55R15 | 185/55R15 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | A123 Systems | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 21.3 kWh | 24 kWh |
| Number of cells | 336 | 97 |
| Voltage | - | 364 V |
| Weight | 559.97 lb 254 kg | - |
| Volume | 133.0 l 4.70 ft3 0.13 m3 | - |
| Location | - | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Air convection 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. | Passive and active cooling Active heating |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | DC fast charging, 50 kW | Wallbox, 6.6 kW DC charging, 40 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | - | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 6.6 kW |
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 Charging, 0:36 Wallbox, 3:39 |
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) | Push-button e-shift with illuminated gear position indication (S) Wheels with Black/Electric Orange accented inserts (O) Advanced multi-stage driver and front-passenger air bags (S) Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (S) BeltAlert for front seats (S) Brake Assist (S) Brake/Park interlock (S) Constant-force retractors (CFR) (S) Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side air bags (pelvic-thorax) (S) Driver inflatable knee air bag (S) e-Park prawl (S) Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) (S) Electronic stability control (ESC) (S) Front and rear side-curtain air bags (S) Hill-start Assist (HSA) (S) Intelligent battery sensor (IBS) (S) LATCH (S) Occupant restraint controller (ORC) (S) ParkSense rear park assist system (S) Pedestrian alert (S) Reactive head restraints (front seats) (S) Remote keyless/illuminated entry system (S) Sentry Key engine immobilizer (S) Three-point seat belts for all positions (S) Tire pressure monitor system (S) Traction control system (TCS) (S) Vehicle theft security alarm (S) 12-volt power outlet (S) 7-inch TFT display (instrument cluster) (S) AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA Radio (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Driver selectable Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with trip computer (S) Key fob - remote keyless entry with folding shank (S) 6 x premium speakers and a 276W amplifier (S) SiriusXM Radio (S) TomTom Navigation (S) Uconnect 5.0 with a 5-inch touch screen, voice commands, handsfree (S) USB Port with iPod control (S) Automatic temperature control with humidity sensor (S) Cabin air filtration (S) 50/50 split/fold-down rear seat (S) Driver's seat with manual height adjuster, easy entry and seatback memory (S) Heated driver and front-passenger seats (O) Leather wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise controls (S) Steering column with manual tilt (S) Front power windows with express one-touch down (S) Front, parallel-action, variable-intermittent wipers (S) Liftgate mounted spoiler, body color (S) Rear, variable-intermittent wipers (S) Rear-window defroster (S) Sunroof - power with vent and one-touch express open (O) Tinted glass (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Electric Orange exterior mirrors (O) Power adjustable, heated, with driver's side spotter mirror and manual foldaway (S) Sun visors with vanity mirrors (S) Bi-halogen projector headlamps (S) Black accented headlamp, tail lamp and lower turn signal lamps (O) Chrome lower turn signal lamps (S) Chromed headlamp bezels (S) Chromed tail lamp bezels (S) Daytime-running lamps (DRL) (S) Halogen fog lamps (S) LED center high-mounted signal lamp (CHMSL) (S) Fabric (S) Leather (O) Steam/Electric Orange interior colour (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | 2013 - 2019 FIAT 500e is produced in Mexico (Toluca). The 2016 Fiat 500e features an all-new 5.0 Uconnect system with 5-inch touchscreen radio and integrated voice command. Offers two new exterior colors and a Touring-tuned suspension. |
| 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV | 2016 FIAT 500e |