Chevrolet Spark vs. Kia Rio

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Spark and Kia Rio 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 Kia Rio.

When we compare the Chevrolet Spark's and the Kia Rio'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 interior volume. The Kia Rio has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Spark's and the Kia Rio's specifications and ratings, the Kia Rio 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 Kia Rio is priced between $14,489 to $21,893.

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 Kia Rio loses 29 percent of its value. This means the Kia Rio retains 1.6 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 Kia Rio'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 Kia Rio being ranked 22 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Spark is 7.1 out of 10. For the Kia Rio the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Kia Rio 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 Kia Rio 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 Rio is rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles. This gives the Kia Rio the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet Spark. Both models use regular 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. The Kia Rio has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.