Comparison between:
- 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV
- 2019 FIAT 500e
- 2020 MINI Cooper SE Level III
- 2018 BMW i3 33 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV | 2019 FIAT 500e | 2020 MINI Cooper SE Level III | 2018 BMW i3 33 kWh | |
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| Model alias | - | - | MINI Electric MINI EV | - |
| Trim | - | - | Level III | 33 kWh |
| Model year | 2015 | 2019 | 2020 | 2018 |
| Market | North America, Europe, South Korea | North America | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 25,995 (USA, Apr 2015) USD 27,495 (USA, Jun 2014) | - | GBP 30,400 (UK, Oct 2019) USD 37,750 (USA, Oct 2019) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | High-strength steel | Steel | - | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Electric Blue Silver Ice Black Granite Summit White Titanium Salsa Lime | Luminosa Orange Metallo Gray Granito Gray Pompei Silver Vesivio Black Pearl Perla White Tri-Coat | Black Grey Silver Red Green | Protonic Blue Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic |
| Interior colors | Electric Blue Dark Pewter | Black Steam | - | Atelier European Dark |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 146.5 in 3720 mm | 142.4 in 3617 mm | 151.4 in 3845 mm | 157.9 in 4011 mm |
| Width | 64.1 in 1627 mm | 64.1 in 1627 mm | 68.0 in 1727 mm | 69.9 in 1775 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | - | 76.1 in 1932 mm | - |
| Height | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 60.1 in 1527 mm | 56.4 in 1432 mm | 62.9 in 1598 mm |
| Wheelbase | 93.5 in 2375 mm | 90.6 in 2300 mm | 98.2 in 2495 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 55.4 in 1407 mm | 58.5 in 1485 mm | - |
| Rear track | 54.8 in 1391 mm | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 58.5 in 1485 mm | - |
| Clearance | - | - | 5.0 in 128 mm | 5.5 in 139 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.4 in 1000 mm | 38.9 in 989 mm | - | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 35.6 in 903 mm | - | 37.2 in 945 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 50.7 in 1288 mm | 49.4 in 1255 mm | - | 53.6 in 1361 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 49.7 in 1263 mm | 46.4 in 1179 mm | - | 49.2 in 1250 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 | - | 40.5 in 1028 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 893 mm | 27.6 in 702 mm | - | 31.9 in 810 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 | 211.0 l 7.45 ft3 0.21 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 663.0 l 23.41 ft3 0.66 m3 | - | 731.0 l 25.82 ft3 0.73 m3 | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2866.01 lb 1300 kg | 2987.26 lb 1355 kg | 3009.31 lb 1365 kg | 2744.76 lb 1245 kg |
| Payload | - | - | 892.87 lb 405 kg | 936.96 lb 425 kg |
| GVWR | - | - | 3902.18 lb 1770 kg | 3681.72 lb 1670 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.326 Cd | 0.311 Cd | 0.3 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | Front overhang - 790 mm. Rear overhang - 555 mm. | - | Permitted roof load - 60 kg Permitted axle loads (front / rear) - 985 / 870 kg | The height includes roof fin Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1320 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1745 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | General Motors | - | - | BMW |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Front | Rear |
| Power | 105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps | 83 kW 111.3 hp 112.8 ps | 135 kW 181.0 hp 183.5 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | - | 4800 rpm |
| Torque | 444 Nm 45.3 kgm 327.5 ft-lb | 200 Nm 20.4 kgm 147.5 ft-lb | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | - | 100 - 1000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport | - | Sport MID Green Green+ | Eco Eco+ Comfort |
| Additional information | The motor is oil-cooled. | - | Two-level regen | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 87.6 mph 141.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | - | 7.30 s | 7.30 s |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | - | - | 4.60 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.20 s | - | 6.90 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 | EPA: 110.0 mi / 177.0 km WLTP: 140.0 mi / 225.3 km | NEDC: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA: 114.0 mi / 183.5 km WLTP: 158.4 mi / 255.0 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 | WLTP, CMB: 15 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 106 MPGe EPA, CMB: 118 MPGe EPA, CTY: 129 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 13.1 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | - | A+ | A+ |
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 | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.3 m 33.79 ft | 9.54 m 31.30 ft | 10.7 m 35.10 ft | 9.86 m 32.35 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.8 | 3 | - | - |
| Additional information | - | - | Electrically assisted EPS unit with Servotronic function | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 3.87 | 9.59 | 3.069 | 9.665 |
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 | Independent Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| 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 | Independent Multi-link Trailing arm (trailing link) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | - | Discs | 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 | 6.5Jx16 | 5Jx19 5Jx20 5.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 185/55R15 195/55R15 | 185/55R15 | 195/55R16 87W | 155/70R19 84Q 155/60R20 175/60R19 84Q 175/50R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | - | CATL | Samsung SDI |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 18.4 kWh | 24 kWh | 32.6 kWh | 33.2 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | 97 | - | 96 |
| Number of modules | - | - | 12 | 8 |
| Voltage | 400 V | 364 V | 350.4 V | 353 V |
| Weight | 473.99 lb 215 kg | - | 440.92 lb 200 kg | - |
| Volume | 139.0 l 4.91 ft3 0.14 m3 | - | - | - |
| Location | - | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Air convection Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pump | AC refrigerant-based cooling system |
| Additional information | - | Passive and active cooling Active heating | T-shaped battery pack Usable capacity - 28.9 kWh | The net battery capacity is 27.2 kWh Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system |
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 | AC charging, 7.4 kW AC charging, 11.5 kW DC charging, 50 kW | Household charging, 2.8 kW BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 11 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 | - | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 6.6 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11.5 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 11 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 | DC charging, 0:31-0:39 AC charging 11.5 kW, 2:58 AC charging 7.4 kW, 4:25 | DC fast charging, 0:32 BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 3:00 BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 4:28 BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 8:56 Household charging, 11:47 |
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 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) | 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) | Brake dry function (S) City collision mitigation for pedestrians (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Cruise control (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with brake assistant (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) (S) Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC) and Performance Control (S) Electronics parking brake (S) Fading Brake Support (S) Front and rear parking distance control (S) High beam assistance (S) Hill start assist (S) Hydraulic 2-circuit brake system with anti-lock brakes (ABS) (S) Rear view park assist camera (S) Speed limiter (S) Traffic sign information (S) 5.5-inch driver's display (S) 8.8-inch touch screen (S) Comfort access (keyless entry) (S) Digital Cockpit (S) Harman / Kardon speakers (S) Head up display (S) MINI Navigation including Apple Car Play, MINI Connected and public charging locations (S) 2-zone automatic air-conditioning (S) Auxiliary heating (S) With heat pump (S) Heated seats (S) Panoramic sunroof (S) LED headlights (S) MINI logo puddle lights (S) Full leather interior (S) | Rear cupholders (S) Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O) Brake Assist System (S) Camera-based cruise control with Stop&Go function (O) City brake function (O) Collision Warning System (O) Cornering Brake Control (S) Electronic Brake Distribution (S) Electronic hand brake (S) Engine Start Button (S) Front and side airbags (S) Front radar (O) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Hill holder (S) Immobilizer (S) Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S) Parking distance sensors (O) Parking Distance Sensors, Rear Radar (S) Passenger Assist Handles (S) Pedestrian and collision warning (O) Proactive driving assistant (O) Rear camera and radar (O) Service Interval Indicator (S) Speed limit info (O) Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S) Theft Deterrent System (S) Traffic jam assistant (O) 10.3-inch multi-funciton touchscreen (O) 12V power outlet (S) 200GB internal HD (O) 6.5-inch touchscreen (S) AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S) Bluetooth (S) BMW Apps (O) BMW iDrive (O) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (S) Garage Door Opener (S) Internal HD (S) Keyless entry (S) MP3 Player (O) Navigation (S) Remote Audio Controls (S) Satellite radio (S) 4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S) Smart Card/Key (S) 12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O) Text To Speech / Speech To Text (O) Climate control (S) Remote control (S) Ventilation System (S) Head Restraints (S) Heated front seats (S) Isofix Preparation (S) Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S) Door Entry Light (S) Heated washer (S) Moonroof (O) Power Locks (S) Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S) Tinted glass windows (S) Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S) Automatic rear-view mirror (S) Foldable side mirrors (S) Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S) Memory adjustment (S) Toned heated driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S) Headlight Control, Dusk Sensor (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Alloy Look On Instrument Panel And Shift Knob (S) Cargo Area Cover (S) Cloth (S) Cloth/Synthetic Leather (S) Dark Oak wood trim (O) Eucalyptus wood trim (O) Leather (S) Leather and cloth (S) Titanium Look On Instrument Panel (S) Wood/Woodgrain On Instrument Panel (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | 2013 - 2019 FIAT 500e is produced in Mexico (Toluca). From 2016 to 2019 the FIAT 500e remains largely unchanged. 2017 brings the e-Sport Package as a separate model dubbed FIAT 500e e-Sport. 2018 offers a new set of colours and the number is decreased to six. | US trim level - MINI Electric Iconic | BMW i3 interior worlds have different names and variants in different markets. In the US they are Deka World / Mega World / Giga World / Tera World. In the UK they are Atelier / Lodge / Loft / Suite. |
| 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV | 2019 FIAT 500e | 2020 MINI Cooper SE Level III | 2018 BMW i3 33 kWh |