Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Chevrolet Spark | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | 1.2L I4 DOHC-4v 84 hp@6400 83 lb-ft@4200 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@6000 163 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 93.5 in | 108.3 in | -14.8 in |
Length | 144.7 in | 180.5 in | -35.8 in |
Width | 62.9 in | 68.9 in | -6 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 63.6 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2269 lb. | 3457 lb. | -1188 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 9.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -6.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.7 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.7 in | 55.5 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.0 in | 53.1 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.7 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.4 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.7 in | 55.5 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.5 in | 57.8 in | -10.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 39.4 in | -4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.1 in | -37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.5 in | -30.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | -33.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 44.4 ft3 | -33 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 31.2 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -39.7 ft3 |
2014 Chevrolet Spark Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Actually, just room. The firm, thinly padded rear seat provides minimal comfort. But there's more rear legroom than in quite a few larger cars. A Ford Focus, two size classes up, offers two fewer inches. Chevrolet's own Cruze offers just a few tenths of a inch more. see full Chevrolet Spark review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Spark.
2015 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |