Chevrolet Spark vs. Hyundai ACCENT

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Spark and Hyundai ACCENT 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 Hyundai ACCENT.

When we compare the Chevrolet Spark's and the Hyundai ACCENT's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Spark has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Hyundai ACCENT has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Spark's and the Hyundai ACCENT's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ACCENT is a better car than the Chevrolet Spark.

Pricing: A used 2017 Chevrolet Spark ranges from $5,499 to $14,599 while a used 2017 Hyundai ACCENT is priced between $4,999 to $13,997.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Spark’s base engine makes 98 horsepower, and the Hyundai ACCENT base engine makes 137 horsepower. The Spark is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 342 miles. The ACCENT is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles.This gives the Chevrolet Spark the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Hyundai ACCENT the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai ACCENT 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.

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Chevrolet Spark
Hyundai ACCENT

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

13000

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)

16596

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

11990 - 25950

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

14995

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)

16596

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

11990 - 25950

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

9696

Price Range:

5499 - 14599

Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)

11476

Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

8239 - 22459

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

93

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

87943

# Good or Great Deals:

33

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

9013

Price Range:

4999 - 13997

Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)

11476

Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

8239 - 22459

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

132

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

106498

# Good or Great Deals:

52

Chevrolet Spark Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Hyundai ACCENT 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):

5.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)

3.0

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

0.1 - 14.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.096

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai ACCENT

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)

3.0

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

0.1 - 14.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.4317026165010767

Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

1.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

0.9 - 4.6

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.2063609624081042

Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

1.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

0.9 - 4.6

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

Hyundai ACCENT Rankings

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

Hatchback, Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Chevrolet Spark Trim Levels

1LT CVT, 1LT Manual, 2LT CVT, 2LT Manual, ACTIV CVT, ACTIV Manual, LS CVT, LS Manual

Hyundai ACCENT Trim Levels

Not yet available

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:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

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:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 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:

137 hp @ 6300 rpm

Torque:

123 foot-lbs @ 4850 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.055 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:

1.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


27 / 37 / 31

Range (city/hwy):

308 / 422 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

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:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Available

Internet Radio:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

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

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

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:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

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:

39.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.8 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

53.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

33.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.4 inches

Cargo Space:

21.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

111.3 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:

2489 lbs

Width:

66.9 inches

Height:

57.1 inches

Length:

162 inches

Wheelbase:

101.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.5 inches

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:

14.0 x 5.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P175/70R14

Exterior Colors

Black

Mosaic Black Metallic

Blue

Splash Metallic

Gray

Nightfall Gray Metallic / Toasted Marshmallow Metallic

Green

Mint

Purple

Kalamata Metallic

Red

Red Hot

Silver

Silver Ice Metallic

White

Summit White

Yellow

Brimstone

Orange

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Ultra Black

Blue

Pacific Blue

Gray

Sandstone Gray / Triathlon Gray

Green

Not available

Purple

Not available

Red

Boston Red / Pulse Red

Silver

Ironman Silver / Sonic Silver

White

Century White / Chalk White

Yellow

Not available

Orange

Vitamin C

Interior Colors

Black

Jet Black

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

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