2016 BMW i3 4dr HB // 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV 5dr HB LT w/1SA comparison

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	The Car Guide rating 80% BMW i3 zone BMW dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 73% Chevrolet Spark EV zone Chevrolet dealers Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$45,500	CA$32,345
Fees	CA$1,035	CA$1,600
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$856/month	CA$608/month
Awards	Best city car of 2016	-
Powertrain
Engine	Electric	Electric
Power	168 hp @ 4,800 rpm (125 kW)	140 hp (104 kW)
Torque	184 lb·ft @ 0 rpm (249 N·m)	327 lb·ft @ 0 rpm (443 N·m)
Transmission	Single-speed	Single-speed
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type	Lithium-ion (Li-ion)	Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Energy	19.0 kWh	18.4 kWh
Voltage	360 V	400 V
Charging times	120V: 15.0 h 240V: 6.0 h 400V: N/A	120V: 20.0 h 240V: 7.0 h 400V: 0.5 h
Cooling	Liquid	Liquid
Drivetrain structure	N/A	N/A
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	Hatchback	Hatchback
Category	Electric	N/A
Assembly	Leipzig, DE	N/A
Generation	N/A	N/A
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	N/A	N/A
Highway	N/A	N/A
Combined	N/A	N/A
Electric autonomy	160 km	131 km
CO₂ emissions	0 g/km	0 g/km
Equipment
Heated front seats	standard	N/A
Smart key	optional	standard
Adaptive cruise control	optional	N/A
GPS	optional	standard
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input	standard	standard
CD player	N/A	standard
Apple CarPlay compatible	not available	available
Android Auto compatible	not available	not available
Sirius XM	optional	N/A
Bluetooth audio	N/A	standard
Wi-Fi hotspot	N/A	standard
Premium audio system	optional	N/A
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	N/A	N/A
Turning diameter	10 m	10 m
Front suspension	independent, Macpherson strut	N/A
Rear suspension	independent, multi-link	N/A
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P155/70R19	185/55R15
Rear tires	P155/70R19	195/55R15
Safety
Seat belts	4	4
Dimensions / Weight
Length	3,998 mm (157″)	3,721 mm (146″)
Width	1,775 mm (70″)	1,626 mm (64″)
Height	1,577 mm (62″)	1,590 mm (63″)
Wheelbase	2,570 mm (101″)	2,375 mm (94″)
Front track	1,572 mm (62″)	1,410 mm (56″)
Rear track	1,575 mm (62″)	1,392 mm (55″)
Weight	1,195 kg (2,635 lb)	N/A
Capacities
Passengers	4	4
Trunk	between 261 l and 1,099 l	between 272 l and 663 l
Fuel tank	N/A	N/A
Towing capacity	N/A	N/A
Performance
0-100 km/h	7.2 s (manufacturer)	7.5 s
80-120 km/h	7.2 s (manufacturer)	N/A
Top speed	150 km/h (93 mph) (manufacturer)	145 km/h (90 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance	N/A	N/A
Warranty
Base warranty	4 years/80,000 km	3 years/60,000 km
Powertrain warranty	4 years/80,000 km	5 years/160,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy	9/10	7/10
Reliability	7/10	8/10
Safety	6/10	9/10
Infotainment	7/10	7/10
Driving	8/10	6/10
Overall	8/10	7/10
Average	80%	73%

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