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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Spark

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Spark 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 Cruze and the Chevrolet Spark.

When we compare the Chevrolet Cruze's and the Chevrolet Spark's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Cruze has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Chevrolet Spark has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Cruze's and the Chevrolet Spark's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2019 Chevrolet Cruze ranges from $8,205 to $17,992 while a used 2019 Chevrolet Spark is priced between $6,821 to $15,752.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Cruze’s base engine makes 153 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Spark base engine makes 98 horsepower. The Cruze is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 521 miles. The Spark is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 342 miles.This gives the Chevrolet Spark the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Cruze the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Cruze has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Spark has the advantage in the area of front head room.

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Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet Spark

2019 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

19620

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

21340

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

14795 - 40395

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

13220

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)

17286

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

12460 - 26900

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

12986

Price Range:

8205 - 17992

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

17470

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

10157 - 31336

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

254

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

93670

# Good or Great Deals:

100

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

11259

Price Range:

6821 - 15752

Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)

14284

Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

10300 - 29195

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

105

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

71302

# Good or Great Deals:

42

Chevrolet Cruze Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

Chevrolet Spark Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

Not available



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Cruze

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

5.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

2.8 - 12.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Spark

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

7.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)

4.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

1.7 - 16.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.096



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.149964503894245

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

4.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

1.0 - 12.6

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.4384053503147458

Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

1.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

1.0 - 11.8

Chevrolet Cruze Rankings

Not yet available

Chevrolet Spark Rankings

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $20k

1 / 10

Best Small Cars Under $20k

2 / 10

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

7 / 13

Best Small Cars for Tall People

9 / 29

Most Reliable Small Cars

9 / 29

Small Cars with the Most Cargo Space

9 / 29

Best Small Cars

12 / 29

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

13 / 29

Most Comfortable Small Cars

15 / 29

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

22 / 29

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

27 / 29

Available Body Styles

Hatchback, Sedan

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Diesel, Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Chevrolet Cruze Trim Levels

Not yet available

Chevrolet Spark Trim Levels

1LT CVT, 1LT Manual, 2LT CVT, 2LT Manual, ACTIV CVT, ACTIV Manual, LS CVT, LS Manual

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:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

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

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

153 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

177 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.052 hp per pound

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

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


28 / 38 / 32

Range (city/hwy):

384 / 521 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

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

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

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

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:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

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

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 Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

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 Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

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 Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

42 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

36.1 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.2 inches

Cargo Space:

22.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

116.7 cubic feet

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

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2917 lbs

Width:

70.5 inches

Height:

57.7 inches

Length:

175.3 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

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

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

195/65R15

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P185/55R15

Exterior Colors

Beige

Oakwood Metallic

Black

Black

Red

Red Hot

Silver

Silver Ice Metallic

White

Summit White

Blue

Not available

Gray

Not available

Orange

Not available

Purple

Not available

Exterior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Mosaic Black Metallic

Red

Raspberry Metallic / Red Hot

Silver

Silver Ice Metallic

White

Summit White

Blue

Caribbean Blue Metallic

Gray

Nightfall Gray Metallic / Toasted Marshmallow Metallic

Orange

Orange Burst Metallic

Purple

Passion Fruit Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

Jet Black / Jet Black/Galvanized

Interior Colors

Black

Jet Black

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