2018 MINI Hardtop 2-Door vs. 2018 Chevrolet Spark

The 2018 MINI Hardtop 2-Door and 2018 Chevrolet Spark satisfy different drivers’ needs—one is affordable with good fuel economy, while the other is slightly more expensive with powerful engine options and a cozy interior. Compare the MINI Hardtop 2-Door vs. Chevrolet Spark below to see which offers more of what you want from a hatch!

The 2018 Chevrolet Spark has a starting MSRP of $13,050, while the 2018 MINI Hardtop 2-Door goes for a base price of $21,600. The Chevy Spark comes with a longer powertrain warranty (60-month/60,000-mile), but the new MINI Hardtop offers lengthier coverage in the following areas:

• Bumper-to-bumper warranty (48-month/50,000-mile)
• Free maintenance coverage (36-month/36,000-mile)
• Corrosion warranty (144-month/unlimited)

You’ve seen the price differences between the MINI Hardtop and Chevy Spark, but do they pack the same punch? Look below to find out:

• Engine: No matter the trim, the Chevy Spark produces 98 hp, thanks to a 1.4L inline-4 engine. The base MINI Hardtop generates 134 hp with its 1.5L turbo 3-cylinder engine. Bumping up to the John Cooper Works gets you a 228-hp 2.0L turbo 4-cyllinder.
• Transmission: The MINI Hardtop gives drivers a choice between a 6-speed manual and automatic transmission, while the Chevy Spark only offers a 5-speed manual.
• Fuel Economy: Fuel-efficiency is almost identical. The MINI Hardtop earns an EPA-estimated 28 mpg city/38 mpg highway, while the Chevy Spark earns one city/highway mile per gallon more.

If you’re shopping for a bare-bones hatch to scoot around Santa Monica, it doesn’t get much better than the Chevy Spark. But, if you’d rather ride in comfort, it might be worth paying a little extra for the MINI Hardtop; it comes with an assortment of features not found on the Chevy Spark, such as:

• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• One-touch power driver and front-passenger windows
• Cruise control
• USB ports
• Illuminated vanity mirrors
• Cargo-area tie-downs
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Available adaptive cruise control
• Available garage door opener
• And much, much more!