Chevrolet Spark vs. Honda Fit

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

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

Pricing: A used 2020 Chevrolet Spark ranges from $7,895 to $16,022 while a used 2020 Honda Fit is priced between $13,464 to $23,554.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Spark loses 37.1 percent of its value and the Honda Fit loses 20.6 percent of its value. This means the Honda Fit retains 16.5 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 8.2 out of 10 while the Honda Fit's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Spark being ranked 10 out of 37 Best Small Cars and the Honda Fit being ranked 5 out of 37.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Spark is 7.7 out of 10. For the Honda Fit the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Honda Fit 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 Honda Fit base engine makes 130 horsepower. The Spark is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 342 miles. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 382 miles.This gives the Chevrolet Spark the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Honda Fit the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

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

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