Comparison between:
- 2020 Renault Zoe R135
- 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Renault Zoe R135 | 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV | |
| Series | ZE50 | - |
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| Trim | R135 | - |
| Model year | 2020 (MY20) | 2016 (MY16) |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe, South Korea |
| Price | - | 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 |
| Exterior colors | Celadon Blue Flame Red Quartz White Diamond Black Highland Grey Glacier White Titanium Grey Aconite Zircon Blue Quartz White | Electric Blue Silver Ice Black Granite (extra charge) Summit White Titanium Salsa (2LT only) Lime (2LT only) |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Electric Blue Dark Pewter |
| Number of doors | 3 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 160.9 in 4087 mm | 146.5 in 3720 mm |
| Width | 70.4 in 1787 mm | 64.1 in 1627 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 76.6 in 1945 mm | - |
| Height | 61.5 in 1562 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.9 in 2588 mm | 93.5 in 2375 mm |
| Front track | 59.3 in 1506 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear track | 58.6 in 1489 mm | 54.8 in 1391 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.0 in 838 mm | 31.1 in 790 mm |
| Rear overhang | 26.0 in 661 mm | 21.9 in 555 mm |
| Clearance | 4.7 in 120 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 35.6 in 904 mm | 39.4 in 1000 mm |
| Rear headroom | 32.5 in 826 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 53.7 in 1365 mm | 50.7 in 1288 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.0 in 1320 mm | 49.7 in 1263 mm |
| Front hip room | 54.5 in 1384 mm | 48.0 in 1218 mm |
| Rear hip room | 54.7 in 1390 mm | 47.5 in 1206 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 42.0 in 1067 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 35.2 in 893 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2444.0 l 86.31 ft3 2.44 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 2717.0 l 95.95 ft3 2.72 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 338.0 l 11.94 ft3 0.34 m3 | 273.0 l 9.64 ft3 0.27 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1225.0 l 43.26 ft3 1.23 m3 | 663.0 l 23.41 ft3 0.66 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3476.69 lb 1577 kg | 2866.01 lb 1300 kg |
| Payload | 906.1 lb 411 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4382.79 lb 1988 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.326 Cd |
| Additional information | SCx - 0.75 | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Renault | General Motors |
| Model | R135 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4200 - 11163 rpm | - |
| Torque | 245 Nm 25.0 kgm 180.7 ft-lb | 444 Nm 45.3 kgm 327.5 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 1500 - 3600 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode D-mode | Normal Sport |
| Additional information | - | The motor is oil-cooled. |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 245 Nm 25.0 kgm 180.7 ft-lb | 444 Nm 45.3 kgm 327.5 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.50 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 7.20 s |
| Additional information | 0 - 50 km/h - 3.6 s 80 - 120 km/h - 7.1 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 245.4 mi / 395.0 km Real range, CMB: 124.3 mi / 200.0 km Real range, CMB: 233.0 mi / 375.0 km | EPA, CMB: 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 | WLTP, CMB: 17.7 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, HWY: 109 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.56 m 34.65 ft | 10.3 m 33.79 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.73 | 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 | - | 3.87 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | 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 |
| Front disc brake diameter | 11.0 in 280 mm | 10.1 in 256 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 10.2 in 260 mm | 10.2 in 258 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6Jx15 ET40 6.5Jx16 ET44 7Jx17 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 185/65R15 92T 195/55R16 91T 205/45R17 88V 215/45R17 91V | 185/55R15 195/55R15 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 52 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 54.66 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 18.4 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Renault and LG Chem | LG Chem |
| Model | Z.E. 50 (LGX E78) | - |
| Type | NCM712 | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 192 | 192 |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | 12 | - |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | 400 V |
| Energy density | 168 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 718.71 lb 326 kg | 473.99 lb 215 kg |
| Volume | - | 139.0 l 4.91 ft3 0.14 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | - |
| Thermal Management | Air convection Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Vattery cell voltage - 3.65 V Battery cell capacity - 78 Ah Battery cell weight - 1.073 g Battery cell energy density - 265 Wh/kg | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 3.7 kW AC 7.4 kW AC 11 kW AC 22 kW DC 50 kW | AC 1.44 kW AC 3.84 kW DC 50 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 50 kW, 1:10 AC 22 kW, 2:40 AC 11 kW, 4:30 AC 7.4 kW, 7:02 AC 3.7 kW, 19:00 AC 2.3 kW, 32:00 | DC 50 kW, 0:20-0:25 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | E-shifter (electronic gear lever) (S) Auto-Hold assistance (S) Automatic dimming of high beams (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Automatic parking brake (S) Blind spot warning (S) Front, rear and sides parking radar (S) Hands-free parking (S) Lane departure warning (S) Lane keeping assist (S) Overspeed prevention (S) Rearview camera (S) Recognition of traffic signals (S) 10-inch driver's display (S) 9.3-inch display with EASY LINK navigation (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support (S) 2 x front USB ports (S) 2 x rear USB ports (S) Wireless induction charger for a smartphone (S) Acoustic windshield (S) LED DLRs (S) LED fog lights (S) LED headlamps (S) LED interior lights (S) LED taillights (S) LED turn signals (S) 100% recycled fabric (carded yarn and PET) (S) | 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) |
| 2020 Renault Zoe R135 | 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV |