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 area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. 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 $6,821 to $15,752 while a used 2019 Chevrolet Volt is priced between $12,706 to $22,742.

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 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.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

13220

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)

17286

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

12460 - 26900

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

33520

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

25887

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

22400 - 33520

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:

67

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

73758

# Good or Great Deals:

32

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

17942

Price Range:

12706 - 22742

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

18385

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

14525 - 22070

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

16

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

76531

# Good or Great Deals:

7

Chevrolet Spark Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Chevrolet Volt Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available



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

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Volt

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

7.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

8.4

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

7.2 - 9.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.102



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

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.0854332636729036

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.2 - 16.5

Chevrolet Spark Rankings

Best Small Cars Under $20k

3 / 10

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $20k

3 / 10

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

7 / 13

Best Small Cars for Tall People

9 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Cargo Space

10 / 31

Most Reliable Small Cars

12 / 31

Best Small Cars

13 / 31

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

13 / 31

Most Comfortable Small Cars

16 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

23 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

29 / 31

Chevrolet Volt Rankings

Available 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

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

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 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:

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

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