Chevrolet Spark vs. Mitsubishi Mirage
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Spark and Mitsubishi Mirage contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Spark and the Mitsubishi Mirage.
When we compare the Chevrolet Spark's and the Mitsubishi Mirage's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Spark has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Mitsubishi Mirage has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Spark's and the Mitsubishi Mirage's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Mirage is a better car than the Chevrolet Spark.
Pricing: A used 2022 Chevrolet Spark ranges from $11,789 to $18,499 while a used 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage is priced between $10,725 to $16,232.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Spark loses 37.1 percent of its value and the Mitsubishi Mirage loses 39.3 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Spark retains 2.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mitsubishi Mirage.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Spark’s base engine makes 98 horsepower, and the Mitsubishi Mirage base engine makes 78 horsepower. The Spark is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 342 miles. The Mirage is rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 377 miles. This gives the Mitsubishi Mirage the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet Spark. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are subcompact cars, the Mitsubishi Mirage has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Spark and Mitsubishi Mirage are comparable in regards to front head room and front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Mitsubishi Mirage has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
13600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
19390
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
13600 - 29900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
14645
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
19390
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
13600 - 29900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
14756
Price Range:
11789 - 18499
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
18854
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
13087 - 27996
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
89
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
50108
# Good or Great Deals:
42
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13087
Price Range:
10725 - 16232
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
18854
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
13087 - 27996
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
48
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
60136
# Good or Great Deals:
24
Chevrolet Spark Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mitsubishi Mirage Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Spark
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
7.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
4.9 - 12.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.096
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Mirage
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
7.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
4.9 - 12.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.019
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.0735295168217542
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.0 - 3.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2804152744441544
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.0 - 3.3
Chevrolet Spark Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
10 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 31Ranking
13 out of / 31Ranking
13 out of / 31Ranking
16 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 31Ranking
29 out of / 31Mitsubishi Mirage Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 31Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 10Ranking
10 out of / 31Ranking
17 out of / 31Ranking
17 out of / 31Ranking
18 out of / 31Ranking
19 out of / 31Ranking
21 out of / 31Ranking
21 out of / 31Ranking
30 out of / 31Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Spark Trim Levels
1LT CVT, 1LT Manual, 2LT CVT, 2LT Manual, ACTIV CVT, ACTIV Manual, LS CVT, LS Manual
Mitsubishi Mirage Trim Levels
Black Edition, ES, LE, SE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
98 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
94 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
78 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
74 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.038 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
29 / 38 / 33
Range (city/hwy):
261 / 342 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
33 / 41 / 36
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 377 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
50.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49.8 inches
Cargo Space:
11.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
94.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51 inches
Cargo Space:
17.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2246 lbs
Width:
62.8 inches
Height:
58.4 inches
Length:
143.1 inches
Wheelbase:
93.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2040 lbs
Width:
65.6 inches
Height:
59.4 inches
Length:
151.4 inches
Wheelbase:
96.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/55R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 x 4.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P165/65R14
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Glow Metallic / Mystic Blue
Gray
Nightfall Gray Metallic
Orange
Cayenne Orange Metallic
Red
Crimson Metallic / Red Hot
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Nitro Yellow Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Mystic Black Metallic
Blue
Not available
Gray
Mercury Gray Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Infrared Metallic
Silver
Starlight Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond
Yellow
Sand Yellow Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
