Chevrolet Spark vs. Chevrolet Impala

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

When comparing the Chevrolet Spark's and the Chevrolet Impala's specifications and ratings, 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 and resale value. The Chevrolet Impala has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Spark's and the Chevrolet Impala's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Impala is a better car than the Chevrolet Spark.

Pricing: A used 2020 Chevrolet Spark ranges from $9,895 to $17,019 while a used 2020 Chevrolet Impala is priced between $15,994 to $26,933.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Spark loses 30.6 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Impala loses 51.3 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Spark retains 20.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Impala.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Spark is 7.9 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Impala's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Spark being ranked 30 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Chevrolet Impala being ranked 4 out of 8 Best Large Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Spark is 7.1 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Impala the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Impala an advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Spark.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Spark’s base engine makes 98 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Impala base engine makes 305 horsepower. The Spark is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 342 miles. The Impala is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles.This gives the Chevrolet Spark the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Impala the advantage in maximum range. The Spark uses regular unleaded, and the Impala uses e85, regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Impala, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Impala has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.