Comparison between:
- 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV
- 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé
- 2016 Nissan Leaf S
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 smart EQ fortwo coupé | 2016 Nissan Leaf S | |
| Series | - | - | ZE0 |
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| Trim | - | - | S |
| Model year | 2014 (MY14) | 2020 (MY20) | 2016 (MY16) |
| Market | North America, Europe, South Korea | Europe | - |
| Price | USD 27,495 (USA, May 2013) | GBP 21,195 (UK, Oct 2019) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | High-strength steel | High-strength steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Electric Blue Silver Ice Black Granite Summit White Titanium | White Black Carmine Red Gold Beige Lime Green Cool Silver Lava Orange Midnight Blue Moon White Titania Grey Graphite Grey | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Super Black Glacier White Pearl White Forged Bronze Coulis Red Deep Blue Pearl |
| Interior colors | Electric Blue Dark Pewter | Black Black/Blue Black/Grey | Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Length | 146.5 in 3720 mm | 106.1 in 2695 mm | 175.0 in 4445 mm |
| Width | 64.1 in 1627 mm | 65.5 in 1663 mm | 69.7 in 1770 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 74.5 in 1893 mm | 77.4 in 1967 mm |
| Height | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 93.5 in 2375 mm | 73.7 in 1873 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 57.8 in 1469 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 54.8 in 1391 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 60.4 in 1534 mm |
| Front overhang | 31.1 in 790 mm | - | - |
| Rear overhang | 21.9 in 555 mm | - | - |
| Clearance | - | 4.4 in 113 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.4 in 1000 mm | - | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | - | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 50.7 in 1288 mm | - | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 49.7 in 1263 mm | - | 52.5 in 1334 mm |
| Front hip room | 48.0 in 1218 mm | - | 51.5 in 1308 mm |
| Rear hip room | 47.5 in 1206 mm | - | 50.0 in 1270 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.0 in 1067 mm | - | 42.1 in 1069 mm |
| Rear legroom | 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 | 2717.0 l 95.95 ft3 2.72 m3 | - | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 273.0 l 9.64 ft3 0.27 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 663.0 l 23.41 ft3 0.66 m3 | 350.0 l 12.36 ft3 0.35 m3 | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2967.42 lb 1346 kg | 2392.02 lb 1085 kg | 3256.23 lb 1477 kg |
| Payload | - | 496.04 lb 225 kg | 1020.74 lb 463 kg |
| GVWR | - | 2888.06 lb 1310 kg | 4276.97 lb 1940 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.326 Cd | - | 0.28 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | General Motors | - | Nissan |
| Model | - | - | EM57 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | - | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | - | - | 360 V |
| Power | 104 kW 139.5 hp 141.4 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Torque | 542 Nm 55.3 kgm 399.8 ft-lb | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 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. | Radar-based recuperation | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 104 kW 139.5 hp 141.4 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 542 Nm 55.3 kgm 399.8 ft-lb | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb | 254 Nm 25.9 kgm 187.3 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 11.50 s | 11.50 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: 82.0 mi / 132.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 98.8 mi / 159.0 km Real range, CMB: 69.0 mi / 111.0 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: 128 MPGe EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, HWY: 109 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 17.6 kWh/100 km | 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 | 10.3 m 33.79 ft | 6.95 m 22.80 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 3.17 | - | 7.9377 |
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 MacPherson strut Shock absorbers 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) | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | 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 | 10.1 in 256 mm | - | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Drums | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 10.2 in 258 mm | - | - |
| Additional information | - | - | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | - | 6.5Jx16 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 185/55R15 195/55R15 | 165/65R15 185/60R15 | 205/55R16 89H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | - | 21.5 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | - | 24 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 21.3 kWh | 17.6 kWh | - |
| Manufacturer | A123 Systems | Deutsche Accumotive | AESC |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 336 | 96 | 192 |
| Battery cell format | - | - | Pouch |
| Number of modules | - | 3 | 48 |
| Battery voltage | - | - | 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 |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Liquid-based heating | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery heater | Air convection Battery heater |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -40 °C -40 °F | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 50 °C 122 °F | 45 °C 113 °F |
| Additional information | The battery uses nanophosphate as the active cathode material in the Li-Ion batteries of A123 Systems. | - | Cathode - LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2 Anode - Graphite Auxiliary 12V 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 2 | Type 1 Type 1 Type 4 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 1.44 kW AC 3.84 kW DC 50 kW | AC 4.6 kW AC 22 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 50 kW, 0:20-0:25 | Wallbox 22 kW, 0:48 Wallbox 4.6 kW, 3:50 | 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 | 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) | Centre console with drawer and double cup holder at front (S) Gearshift lever knob in leather (chrome) (S) Lockable glove compartment (S) Storage compartment in doors, front (S) Storage compartment in tailgate (S) 3-spoke, multi-function steering wheel in leather (S) Acoustic presence indicator at speeds below 17 mph (S) Active Brake Assist (S) Anti-lock Braking System with electronic brake force distribution (S) Breakdown kit with air compressor and sealant (S) Central locking with radio remote control, visual locking-verification signal (S) Crash sensor for activation of hazard warning lights (S) Crosswind Assist (S) Cruise control with limiter (S) Electronic Stability Programme (S) Front airbags for the driver and front passenger (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Immobilizer (S) Knee airbag for the driver (S) Lane Keeping Assist with acoustic and visual warning (S) Seat belt reminder warning (S) Three-point seat belts with belt tensioners and belt force limiters (S) Tridion safety cell (S) Two pelvis/thorax bags in the backrests of the seats (S) Tyre pressure monitoring system (S) Window airbags (S) 12 volt socket with cover (S) 7-inch multi-touch infotainment display (O) Dashboard Instrument panel (S) Digital Radio (S) Instrument cluster with a 3.5-inch TFT colour display (S) MirrorLink (O) smart Media-System (O) Exterior temperature indicator with frost warning (S) Pre-entry climate control (S) Front passenger seat with through-loading function (fully folding backrest) (S) Heated seats (O) Heated multi-function steering wheel (O) Height-adjustable steering column (O) Comfort windscreen wipers with intermittent wiper control and automatic wipe/wash function (S) Driver's door mirrors electrically adjustable and heated (S) Electric windows with convenience feature and obstruction sensor (S) Heated rear window (S) Painted door handles (body colour) (S) Rear window wiper with intermittent wiper control and automatic wipe/washfunction (S) Solid roof with fabric lining in black (S) Sun visors for driver and front passenger with vanity mirrors (S) H4 halogen headlamps with integrated LED daytime driving lights (S) Headlamp range adjustment, manual (S) Reading light for driver and front passenger (S) Third brake light featuring LED technology (S) Fabric (S) Leather (O) | Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) 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) RearView Monitor (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) 5-inch color LCD display (S) AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Cruise control switches (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) NissanConnect with Mobile Apps (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 4 x Speakers (S) Streaming audio via Bluetooth (S) Trip computer (S) USB port (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (S) Heater, AC timer (S) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Front heated seats (S) 3-spoke (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) Heated outside mirrors (S) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Cloth (S) |
| 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV | 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé | 2016 Nissan Leaf S |