Chevrolet Spark vs. Chevrolet Volt
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Spark and Chevrolet Volt 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 Volt.
When comparing the Chevrolet Spark's and the Chevrolet Volt'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 resale value. The Chevrolet Volt has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Spark's and the Chevrolet Volt's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Volt is a better car than the Chevrolet Spark.
Pricing: A used 2019 Chevrolet Spark ranges from $8,961 to $16,984 while a used 2019 Chevrolet Volt is priced between $14,881 to $26,556.
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 Volt loses 48.2 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Spark retains 17.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Volt.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Spark’s base engine makes 98 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Volt base engine makes 149 horsepower. The Spark is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 342 miles. The Volt is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 424 miles. This gives the Chevrolet Volt the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet Spark. The Spark uses regular unleaded, and the Volt uses electricity, regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Volt, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Chevrolet Spark, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Volt has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$13,220
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$17,553
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$12,460 - $26,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$33,520
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$25,594
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$22,400 - $33,520
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,052
Price Range:
$8,961 - $16,984
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$16,389
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$11,778 - $30,722
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
115
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
63,977
# Good or Great Deals:
52
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$21,288
Price Range:
$14,881 - $26,556
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$19,881
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$16,631 - $22,498
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
19
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
48,374
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Chevrolet Spark Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Volt Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Spark
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
5.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.9 - 8.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Volt
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
7.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
6 - 8.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1.6%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.5 - 13.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
1.3 - 21.2
Chevrolet Spark Rankings
Ranking
16 out of / 21Ranking
17 out of / 43Ranking
17 out of / 43Ranking
18 out of / 43Ranking
18 out of / 43Ranking
18 out of / 21Ranking
29 out of / 43Ranking
30 out of / 43Ranking
31 out of / 43Ranking
41 out of / 43Chevrolet Volt Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
10 out of / 10Ranking
15 out of / 25Ranking
20 out of / 25Ranking
21 out of / 25Ranking
24 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Chevrolet Spark Trim Levels
1LT CVT, 1LT Manual, 2LT CVT, 2LT Manual, ACTIV CVT, ACTIV Manual, LS CVT, LS Manual
Chevrolet Volt Trim Levels
LT, Premier
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
149 hp
Torque:
294 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.042 hp per pound
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
43 / 42 / 42
Range (city/hwy):
433 / 424 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
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
Heated Steering Wheel:
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:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
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:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.2 inches
Cargo Space:
10.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.9 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3519 lbs
Width:
71.2 inches
Height:
56.4 inches
Length:
180.4 inches
Wheelbase:
106.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/55R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Caribbean Blue Metallic
Gray
Nightfall Gray Metallic / Toasted Marshmallow Metallic
Orange
Orange Burst Metallic
Purple
Passion Fruit Metallic
Red
Raspberry Metallic / Red Hot
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Pacific Blue Metallic
Gray
Satin Steel Metallic
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Cajun Red Tintcoat
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat / Summit White
Green
Green Mist Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black / Jet Black/Jet Black
Gray
Light Ash/Dark Ash
