Comparison between:
- 2014 BMW i3 22 kWh
- 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2014 BMW i3 22 kWh | 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV | |
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| Trim | 22 kWh | - |
| Model year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe, South Korea |
| Price | - | USD 25,995 (USA, Apr 2015) USD 27,495 (USA, Jun 2014) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium | High-strength steel |
| Exterior colors | Ionic Silver Metallic Capparis White Laurel Gray Metallic Andesite Silver Metallic Solar Orange Metallic Arravani Gray | Electric Blue Silver Ice Black Granite Summit White Titanium Salsa Lime |
| Interior colors | Carum Spice Gray (Mega and Giga World trims) Cassia (Giga World trim) Dalberghia Brown (Tera World trim) | Electric Blue Dark Pewter |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 157.4 in 3999 mm | 146.5 in 3720 mm |
| Width | 69.9 in 1775 mm | 64.1 in 1627 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 80.2 in 2037 mm | - |
| Height | 62.1 in 1578 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 93.5 in 2375 mm |
| Front track | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear track | 61.3 in 1557 mm | 54.8 in 1391 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 39.4 in 1000 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 945 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 53.6 in 1361 mm | 50.7 in 1288 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 49.2 in 1250 mm | 49.7 in 1263 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 48.0 in 1218 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 47.5 in 1206 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 42.0 in 1067 mm |
| Rear legroom | 31.9 in 810 mm | 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 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 273.0 l 9.64 ft3 0.27 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 | 663.0 l 23.41 ft3 0.66 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2634.52 lb 1195 kg | 2866.01 lb 1300 kg |
| Payload | 936.96 lb 425 kg | - |
| GVWR | 3571.49 lb 1620 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.326 Cd |
| Additional information | Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1270 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1695 kg | Front overhang - 790 mm. Rear overhang - 555 mm. |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | General Motors |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Power | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4800 rpm | - |
| Torque | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb | 444 Nm 45.3 kgm 327.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Comfort Eco Pro Eco Pro+ | Normal Sport |
| Additional information | - | The motor is oil-cooled. |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 77.7 mph 125.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.20 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 6.90 s | 7.20 s |
| Additional information | Eco Pro+ mode top speed - 90 km/h | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 118.1 mi / 190.0 km EPA: 80.8 mi / 130.0 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 | NEDC, CMB: 12.9 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe EPA, CMB: 124 MPGe EPA, CTY: 137 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 109 MPGe EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, CTY: 128 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 | 9.86 m 32.35 ft | 10.3 m 33.79 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.8 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.665 | 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) Shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link Independent 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 |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 5Jx19 5Jx20 5.5Jx19 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 155/60R20 155/70R19 155/70R19 84Q 175/55R20 175/60R19 | 185/55R15 195/55R15 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Samsung SDI | LG Chem |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 22 kWh | 18.4 kWh |
| Number of cells | 96 | 192 |
| Number of modules | 8 | - |
| Voltage | 360 V | 400 V |
| Weight | 449.74 lb 204 kg | 473.99 lb 215 kg |
| Volume | - | 139.0 l 4.91 ft3 0.14 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | - |
| Cooling | AC refrigerant-based cooling system | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | The net battery capacity is 18.8 kWh Battery warming system Uses 120 Ah square cells Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L | - |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Household charging, 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox, 7.4 kW 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, 0:22 BMW i Wallbox, 2:59 Household charging, 5:57 | DC fast charging, 0:20-0:25 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Rear cupholders (S) Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O) Brake Assist System (S) 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) Immobilizer (S) Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S) Parking distance sensors (O) Parking Distance Sensors, Rear Radar (S) Passenger Assist Handles (S) Rear camera and radar (O) Service Interval Indicator (S) Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S) Theft Deterrent System (S) 12V power outlet (S) 200GB internal HD (O) AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S) Bluetooth (S) BMW Apps (O) BMW ConnectedDrive (S) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (S) Garage Door Opener (S) Internal HD (S) Keyless entry (S) MP3 Player (O) Multi-funciton touchscreen (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) Telematics (S) Trip computer (S) Voice-activating system (O) Wide Screen Navigation System, with Internal HD and Traffic Info (O) Climate control (S) Remote control (S) Ventilation System (S) Head Restraints (S) Heated front seats (O) Isofix Preparation (S) Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S) Door Entry Light (S) Power Locks (S) Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S) Power windows (S) Remote Trunk/Hatch Release (S) Sunroof (S) Tinted glass windows (S) Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S) Automatic rear-view mirror (S) Body-color driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S) Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S) Memory adjustment (S) Headlight Control (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Cargo Area Cover (S) Leather (S) Leather and wool cloth (S) Sensatec and sustainable cloth (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) |
| 2014 BMW i3 22 kWh | 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV |