Chevrolet Spark vs. FIAT 500

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Spark and FIAT 500 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 FIAT 500.

When comparing the Chevrolet Spark's and the FIAT 500'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 interior volume. The FIAT 500 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Spark's and the FIAT 500's specifications and ratings, the FIAT 500 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 FIAT 500 is priced between $12,190 to $20,758.

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 FIAT 500 loses 28.9 percent of its value. This means the FIAT 500 retains 1.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Spark.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Spark is 7.9 out of 10 while the FIAT 500's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Spark being ranked 30 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the FIAT 500 being ranked 25 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Spark is 7.1 out of 10. For the FIAT 500 the reliability rating is 7.6 out of 10. This gives the FIAT 500 a slight 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 FIAT 500 base engine makes 135 horsepower. The Spark is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 342 miles. The 500 is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 347 miles.This gives the Chevrolet Spark the advantage in fuel efficiency and the FIAT 500 the advantage in maximum range. The Spark uses regular unleaded, and the 500 uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are subcompact cars, the Chevrolet Spark 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 FIAT 500 has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.