Comparison between:
- 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV
- 2020 MINI Cooper SE Level III
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV | 2020 MINI Cooper SE Level III | |
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| Model alias | - | MINI Electric MINI EV |
| Trim | - | Level III |
| Model year | 2014 | 2020 |
| Market | North America, Europe, South Korea | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 27,495 (USA, May 2013) | 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 |
| Materials | High-strength steel | - |
| Exterior colors | Electric Blue Silver Ice Black Granite Summit White Titanium | Black Grey Silver Red Green |
| Interior colors | Electric Blue Dark Pewter | - |
| Number of doors | 5 | 3 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 146.5 in 3720 mm | 151.4 in 3845 mm |
| Width | 64.1 in 1627 mm | 68.0 in 1727 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 76.1 in 1932 mm |
| Height | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 56.4 in 1432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 93.5 in 2375 mm | 98.2 in 2495 mm |
| Front track | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 58.5 in 1485 mm |
| Rear track | 54.8 in 1391 mm | 58.5 in 1485 mm |
| Clearance | - | 5.0 in 128 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.4 in 1000 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 50.7 in 1288 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 49.7 in 1263 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 48.0 in 1218 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 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 | 273.0 l 9.64 ft3 0.27 m3 | 211.0 l 7.45 ft3 0.21 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 663.0 l 23.41 ft3 0.66 m3 | 731.0 l 25.82 ft3 0.73 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2967.42 lb 1346 kg | 3009.31 lb 1365 kg |
| Payload | - | 892.87 lb 405 kg |
| GVWR | - | 3902.18 lb 1770 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.326 Cd | 0.3 Cd |
| Additional information | Front overhang - 790 mm. Rear overhang - 555 mm. | Permitted roof load - 60 kg Permitted axle loads (front / rear) - 985 / 870 kg |
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 | 135 kW 181.0 hp 183.5 ps |
| Torque | 542 Nm 55.3 kgm 399.8 ft-lb | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 100 - 1000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport | Sport MID Green Green+ |
| 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 | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 7.30 s |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | - | 4.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.90 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: 110.0 mi / 177.0 km WLTP: 140.0 mi / 225.3 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 | WLTP, CMB: 15 kWh/100 km |
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 | 10.3 m 33.79 ft | 10.7 m 35.10 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.8 | - |
| 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 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 3.17 | 3.069 |
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 Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Multi-link Trailing arm (trailing link) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | 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 | - | 6.5Jx16 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 185/55R15 195/55R15 | 195/55R16 87W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | A123 Systems | CATL |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 21.3 kWh | 32.6 kWh |
| Number of cells | 336 | - |
| Number of modules | - | 12 |
| Voltage | - | 350.4 V |
| Weight | 559.97 lb 254 kg | 440.92 lb 200 kg |
| Volume | 133.0 l 4.70 ft3 0.13 m3 | - |
| Location | - | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| 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. | T-shaped battery pack Usable capacity - 28.9 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | DC fast charging, 50 kW | AC charging, 7.4 kW AC charging, 11.5 kW DC 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 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11.5 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, 0:31-0:39 AC charging 11.5 kW, 2:58 AC charging 7.4 kW, 4:25 |
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) | 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) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | US trim level - MINI Electric Iconic |
| 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV | 2020 MINI Cooper SE Level III |