Comparison between:
- 2013 FIAT 500e
- 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV
- 2014 Nissan Leaf SL
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2013 FIAT 500e | 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV | 2014 Nissan Leaf SL | |
| Series | - | - | ZE0 |
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| Trim | - | - | SL |
| Model year | 2013 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe, South Korea | - |
| 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 | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | High-strength steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Black Grey Silver White Pearl Tri-Coat Electric Orange Pearl Tri-Coat | Electric Blue Silver Ice Black Granite Summit White Titanium | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Super Black Cayenne Red Glacier White Pearl White Blue Ocean |
| Interior colors | Black/Electric Orange Steam/Electric Orange | Electric Blue Dark Pewter | Black |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 142.4 in 3617 mm | 146.5 in 3720 mm | 175.0 in 4445 mm |
| Width | 64.1 in 1627 mm | 64.1 in 1627 mm | 69.7 in 1770 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | - | 77.4 in 1967 mm |
| Height | 60.1 in 1527 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 in 2300 mm | 93.5 in 2375 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 55.4 in 1407 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 54.8 in 1391 mm | 60.4 in 1534 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 31.1 in 790 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | - | 21.9 in 555 mm | - |
| Clearance | - | - | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Front headroom | 38.9 in 989 mm | 39.4 in 1000 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 35.6 in 903 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 49.4 in 1255 mm | 50.7 in 1288 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 46.4 in 1179 mm | 49.7 in 1263 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm |
| Front hip room | 47.8 in 1215 mm | 48.0 in 1218 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 42.6 in 1083 mm | 47.5 in 1206 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 40.7 in 1035 mm | 42.0 in 1067 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm |
| Rear legroom | 27.6 in 702 mm | 35.2 in 893 mm | 33.3 in 846 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2444.0 l 86.31 ft3 2.44 m3 | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 |
| Total volume | 2027.5 l 71.60 ft3 2.03 m3 | 2717.0 l 95.95 ft3 2.72 m3 | 3296.0 l 116.40 ft3 3.30 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 198.2 l 7.00 ft3 0.20 m3 | 273.0 l 9.64 ft3 0.27 m3 | 680.0 l 24.01 ft3 0.68 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 663.0 l 23.41 ft3 0.66 m3 | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2987.26 lb 1355 kg | 2967.42 lb 1346 kg | 3324.57 lb 1508 kg |
| Payload | - | - | 877.44 lb 398 kg |
| GVWR | - | - | 4193.19 lb 1902 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.311 Cd | 0.326 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | General Motors | Nissan |
| Model | - | - | EM61 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | - | 360 V |
| Power | 83 kW 111.3 hp 112.8 ps | 104 kW 139.5 hp 141.4 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Torque | 200 Nm 20.4 kgm 147.5 ft-lb | 542 Nm 55.3 kgm 399.8 ft-lb | 254 Nm 25.9 kgm 187.3 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Normal Sport | Eco Normal B-mode |
| 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 | 83 kW 111.3 hp 112.8 ps | 104 kW 139.5 hp 141.4 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 200 Nm 20.4 kgm 147.5 ft-lb | 542 Nm 55.3 kgm 399.8 ft-lb | 254 Nm 25.9 kgm 187.3 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 85.1 mph 137.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | - | 11.30 s |
| 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, CMB: 87.0 mi / 140.0 km | EPA, CMB: 82.0 mi / 132.0 km | EPA, CMB: 84.0 mi / 135.2 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 122 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 116 MPGe EPA, HWY: 108 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, HWY: 109 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 17 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27.3 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe EPA, CMB: 18.7 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 114 MPGe EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 9.54 m 31.30 ft | 10.3 m 33.79 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 3 | 2.8 | - |
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 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.59 | 3.17 | 7.9377 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 11.2 in 284 mm | 10.1 in 256 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 0.9 in 22 mm | - | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 9.9 in 251 mm | 10.2 in 258 mm | - |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.4 in 11 mm | - | - |
| Additional information | - | - | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 5.5Jx15 | - | 6.5Jx17 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 185/55R15 | 185/55R15 195/55R15 | 215/50R17 89H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 24 kWh | 21.3 kWh | 24 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Samsung SDI | A123 Systems | AESC |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - | - |
| Anode materials | Graphite | - | - |
| Number of cells | 97 | 336 | 192 |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | - | - |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 2.5 V | - | - |
| Number of modules | - | - | 48 |
| Battery voltage | 364 V | - | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | - | 157 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 559.97 lb 254 kg | 601.86 lb 273 kg |
| Volume | - | 133.0 l 4.70 ft3 0.13 m3 | 485.0 l 17.13 ft3 0.48 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | - | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Air convection Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Air convection (passive) |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | - | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | - | 45 °C 113 °F |
| Additional information | Passive and active cooling Active heating | 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. | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Battery heater Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 1 Type 4 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 6.6 kW DC 40 kW | AC 1.44 kW AC 3.84 kW DC 50 kW | AC 2.3 kW AC 7.4 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 40 kW, 0:36 AC 6.6 kW, 3:39 | DC 50 kW, 0:20-0:25 | DC 50 kW, 0:23-0:29 AC 7.4 kW, 3:39-4:00 AC 2.3 kW, 10:26-21:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) 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) 4.3-inch touch display with TomTom Navigation, BLUE&ME Handsfree (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) 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) | 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) | Cargo area cover (S) Photovoltaic solar panel spoiler Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Around View Monitor (O) Brake Assist (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Energy-absorbing front and rear bumpers (S) Energy-absorbing steering column (S) Front and rear assist grips (S) Front and rear crumple zones (S) Hill start assist (S) LATCH (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Parking brake (manual, foot pedal) (S) Pretensioners and load limiters on front belts (S) Side door guard beams (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traction Control System (TCS) (S) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) (S) Vehicle Security System (VSS) (S) 7-inch color LCD display (S) AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Bose 7-speaker premium audio system (O) Cruise control (S) Cruise control switches (S) Digital meter cluster (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (S) Nissan Connection by CARWINGS (S) Nissan Navigation System with NavTraffic (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) Pandora link for iPhone (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 6 x Speakers (S) Trip computer (S) USB port (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (S) Heater, AC timer (S) Hybrid heater system with heat pump (S) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Front and rear heated seats (S) 3-spoke, heated, leather wrapped (S) Nissan Intelligent Key (S) Power door locks w/auto locking system (S) Power windows (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Remote charge door release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (S) Heated outside mirrors (S) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Fog lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Leather-appointed seating (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | 2013 - 2019 FIAT 500e is produced in Mexico (Toluca). The Fiat 500e remains unchanged until 2015 when the 2015 Fiat 500e features two new exterior colors and a redesigned center console. | - | - |
| 2013 FIAT 500e | 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV | 2014 Nissan Leaf SL |