Chevrolet Spark vs. Ford Fiesta

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

When we compare the Chevrolet Spark's and the Ford Fiesta'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 Ford Fiesta 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 Ford Fiesta's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fiesta 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 Ford Fiesta is priced between $9,500 to $18,960.

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 Ford Fiesta loses 30.7 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Spark retains 0.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Fiesta.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Spark is 7.9 out of 10 while the Ford Fiesta's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Spark being ranked 30 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Ford Fiesta being ranked 24 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Spark is 7.1 out of 10. For the Ford Fiesta the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Ford Fiesta 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 Ford Fiesta base engine makes 120 horsepower. The Spark is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 342 miles. The Fiesta is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 434 miles.This gives the Chevrolet Spark the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Fiesta the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are subcompact cars, the Ford Fiesta has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Spark has the advantage in the areas of rear shoulder room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Ford Fiesta has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.