The Comparative Analysis :
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC (17 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Spark 1.0 (12 - 14)
€ 10,000

€ 9,000

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop is 3.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Chevrolet Spark 1.0.
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Chevrolet Spark 1.0
58.5
62.8
73.9
59.9
62.9
75.2
62.8 in
Width
62.9 in
73.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.2 in
58.5 in
Height
59.9 in
93.9
144.7
93.5
141.5
144.7 in
Length
141.5 in
93.9 in
Wheelbase
93.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Chevrolet Spark 1.0
2070 lb
Curb Weight
2070 lb
2983 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3014 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Chevrolet Spark 1.0
D-A
Generation
KL1M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Chevrolet Spark 1.0
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
74 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 6400 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
74 hp
67 hp
Chevrolet Spark 1.0
70 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
70 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Spark 1.0
Performance
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Chevrolet Spark 1.0
106 mph
Maximum Speed
94 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
699 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Spark 1.0
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.9 lb/hp
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
27.97 lb/hp
30.9 lb/hp
Chevrolet Spark 1.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Chevrolet Spark 1.0
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
57 mpg
47 mpg
Chevrolet Spark 1.0
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
8.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
485 mi
Range
435 mi
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
485 mi
435 mi
Chevrolet Spark 1.0
Environmental Impact
77.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
94.8 kWh
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
77.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
Chevrolet Spark 1.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel KARL 1.0 ECOTEC Start/Stop
Chevrolet Spark 1.0
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.8 cu ft





28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.1 cu ft