Chevrolet Spark vs. Hyundai ELANTRA
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Spark and Hyundai ELANTRA 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 ELANTRA.
When comparing the Chevrolet Spark's and the Hyundai ELANTRA'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 resale value. The Hyundai ELANTRA has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Spark's and the Hyundai ELANTRA's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ELANTRA is a better car than the Chevrolet Spark.
Pricing: A used 2022 Chevrolet Spark ranges from $13,696 to $19,964 while a used 2022 Hyundai ELANTRA is priced between $17,353 to $23,998.
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 Hyundai ELANTRA loses 33.4 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Spark retains 2.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai ELANTRA.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Spark is 7.9 out of 10 while the Hyundai ELANTRA's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Spark being ranked 10 out of 37 Best Small Cars and the Hyundai ELANTRA being ranked 12 out of 37.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Spark is 7.1 out of 10. For the Hyundai ELANTRA the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the Hyundai ELANTRA 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 Hyundai ELANTRA base engine makes 147 horsepower. The Spark is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 342 miles. The ELANTRA is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 508 miles. This gives the Hyundai ELANTRA the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet Spark. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai ELANTRA, a compact car, 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 Hyundai ELANTRA has an average safety rating of 4.64 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
13600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
19800
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
13600 - 29900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
20200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
24033
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
15645 - 44090
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
16417
Price Range:
13696 - 19964
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
21166
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
15130 - 30552
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
83
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
44587
# Good or Great Deals:
23
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
20516
Price Range:
17353 - 23998
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
24727
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
15285 - 43006
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
554
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
43897
# Good or Great Deals:
135
Chevrolet Spark Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.851356 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.602711 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Hyundai ELANTRA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.292133 / 10
Reliability:
7.812252 / 10
Retained Value:
8.424148 / 10
Safety:
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Spark
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
9.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
5.9 - 11.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.009
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai ELANTRA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
9.0
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
8.1 - 11.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.066
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.160509116231358
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.2 - 3.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.589708802058843
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.4 - 12.6
Chevrolet Spark Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
10 out of / 37Ranking
10 out of / 37Ranking
11 out of / 37Ranking
13 out of / 37Ranking
14 out of / 37Ranking
16 out of / 37Ranking
24 out of / 37Ranking
35 out of / 37Hyundai ELANTRA Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 37Ranking
2 out of / 37Ranking
5 out of / 37Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 6Ranking
7 out of / 37Ranking
7 out of / 22Ranking
7 out of / 22Ranking
12 out of / 37Ranking
12 out of / 37Ranking
14 out of / 37Ranking
15 out of / 37Ranking
26 out of / 37Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
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 ELANTRA Trim Levels
Limited, N Line, SE, SEL
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.64 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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:
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 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:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
31 / 41 / 35
Range (city/hwy):
384 / 508 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:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
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:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
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 Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
14.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.4 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:
2725 lbs
Width:
71.9 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
184.1 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 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:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Glow Metallic / Mystic Blue
Gray
Nightfall Gray Metallic
Orange
Cayenne Orange Metallic
Red
Crimson Metallic / Red Hot
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Nitro Yellow Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Phantom Black
Blue
Intense Blue
Gray
Electric Shadow / Fluid Metal / Portofino Gray
Orange
Not available
Red
Calypso Red / Scarlet Red Pearl
Silver
Shimmering Silver Pearl
White
Quartz White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Medium Gray
