Chevrolet Spark 2010 vs Mini Cooper 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Spark) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mini Cooper) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 81 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 111 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Spark engine produces 31 HP less power than Mini Cooper, whereas torque is 159 NM less than Mini Cooper. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Spark reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 3.8 | |
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The Mini Cooper is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Spark consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Spark could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Mini Cooper gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mini Countryman | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mini Cooper might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mini Cooper engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.64 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.41 m | |
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Chevrolet Spark is smaller, but higher. Chevrolet Spark is 8 cm shorter than the Mini Cooper, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Spark is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 170 litres | 160 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 680 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Chevrolet Spark has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mini Cooper. The Mini Cooper may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Spark is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mini Cooper, which means Chevrolet Spark can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`360 | 1`540 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mini Cooper has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Spark has serious deffects in 165 percent more cases than Mini Cooper, so Mini Cooper quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 6400 | |
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