Chevrolet Spark EV (2013 – 2016) vs Buick Encore (2013 – 2016): specs compared
The Chevrolet Spark EV is the more powerful of the two, with up to 143 hp against 138 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 s against 10.5 s. The Buick Encore has the higher top speed: 187 km/h against 145 km/h. The Chevrolet Spark EV is the lighter car, from 1,346 kg against 1,447 kg. At 4,277 mm, the Buick Encore is 556 mm longer than the Chevrolet Spark EV.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Spark EV
2013 – 2016
|
Buick
Encore
2013 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2016 | 2013 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 143 hp | 137 hp |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 201 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s | 10.5 – 10.7 s |
| Top speed | 145 km/h | 185 – 187 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.4 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,721 mm | 4,277 mm |
| Width | 1,626 – 1,628 mm | 1,773 mm |
| Height | 1,590 – 1,628 mm | 1,646 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,375 mm | 2,555 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,346 – 1,356 kg | 1,447 – 1,501 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.