Which of these two subcompact hatchbacks win the city car spec race?
Every car segment has their own popular choices. For the subcompact hatchback class, the first things that would go in your mind would probably be the Mitsubishi Mirage or the Toyota Wigo. The segment has been growing lately with each car brand introducing at least one subcompact each.
One that was very promising at its teaser during the 2018 Philippine International Motor Show as the Honda Small RS Concept. The Honda Brio 1.2 RS is probably the best looking in the segment with its baby Mobilio face which is inspired by the Honda Civic. The Chevrolet Spark 1.4 Premier CVT on the other hand is rather silent. Does it have what it takes to beat the more experienced Honda Brio?
The two hatchbacks only have a very slight difference when it comes to pricing. The basically top-spec Honda Brio 1.2 RS goes for Php 730,000 with an additional Php 5,000 for a black roof option. The top-spec Chevrolet Spark 1.4 Premier CVT is just a little bit more expensive than the non-black top Brio RS at Php 734,888. That’s only Php 112 less than the Brio 1.2 RS Blacktop.
The specs will be the one to decide which better. We compiled the different specifications of the two models below. Based on them, which do you think is the better choice among the two?
Full-Specifications
Honda Brio 1.2 RS
Chevrolet Spark 1.4 Premier
Price
Php 730,000
Php 734,888
Engine Specifications
Engine Displacement
1.2 L
1.4 L
Cylinders
4
4
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 L
35 L
Engine Performance
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Maximum Output
89 hp @ 6,000 RPM
98 hp @ 6,200 RPM
Maximum Torque
110 Nm @ 4,800 RPM
128 Nm @ 4,400 RPM
Transmission
Earth Dreams CVT
CVT
Vehicle Dimensions
Dimensions (L x W x H) (mm)
3,815 x 1,680 x 1,485
3,635 x 1,595 x 1,483
Wheelbase
2,405 mm
2,385 mm
Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Wading Depth (if available)
N/A
N/A
Trunk Capacity
258 L
198 L
Seating Capacity
5
5
Wheels and Suspension
Wheel Size
15-inch alloy
15-inch alloy
Brakes (Front/Rear)
Ventilated disc/Drum
Ventilated disc/Drum
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut w/ Stabilizer
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Compound Crank Suspension
Features
Headlights
Halogen Multi-reflector with LED park lights
Halogen projector-type w/ LED DRL
Taillights
Bulb-type
Bulb-type
Fog Lights
Halogen
Without
Seat Material
Fabric
Fabric
Smart Keyless Entry/Push-Start System
Without
Without
Infotainment System
7-inch touchscreen display
7-inch Chevrolet MyLink touchscreen display
Infotainment Connectivity
Bluetooth, USB
AUX, Bluetooth, USB, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Parking Assist
Without
Without
Sunroof
Without
Without
Safety Features
No. of Airbags
2
2
Anti-Lock Braking System
With
With
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
With
With
Stability Control
Without
With
Hill-Start Assist
Without
With
Cruise Control
Without
Without
Driver Assistance Features
Without
Without
Comment below which you think is the better choice!
