Chevrolet Spark EV vs. Chevrolet Spark
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Spark EV and Chevrolet Spark 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 EV and the Chevrolet Spark.
When we compare the Chevrolet Spark EV's and the Chevrolet Spark's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Spark EV 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 EV's and the Chevrolet Spark's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Spark EV is a better car than the Chevrolet Spark.
Pricing: A used 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV ranges from $5,995 to $12,735 while a used 2016 Chevrolet Spark is priced between $5,999 to $14,712.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Spark EV’s base engine makes 140 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Spark base engine makes 98 horsepower. The Spark EV is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 82 miles. The Spark is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 369 miles.This gives the Chevrolet Spark EV the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Spark the advantage in maximum range. The Spark EV uses electricity, and the Spark uses gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Spark EV has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Chevrolet Spark has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear shoulder room and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$25,120
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$12,660
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$17,208
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$11,990 - $25,950
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,314
Price Range:
$5,995 - $12,735
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
16
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
42,141
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,362
Price Range:
$5,999 - $14,712
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$11,815
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$9,208 - $19,544
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
67
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
84,817
# Good or Great Deals:
36
Chevrolet Spark EV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Spark Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Spark EV
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Spark
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.9 - 5.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.9 - 4.8
Chevrolet Spark EV Rankings
Not yet available
Chevrolet Spark Rankings
Ranking
16 out of / 21Ranking
17 out of / 43Ranking
17 out of / 43Ranking
18 out of / 43Ranking
18 out of / 43Ranking
18 out of / 21Ranking
29 out of / 43Ranking
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41 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Spark EV Trim Levels
1LT, 2LT
Chevrolet Spark Trim Levels
1LT CVT, 1LT Manual, 2LT CVT, 2LT Manual, LS CVT, LS Manual
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
140 hp
Torque:
327 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
127 / 109 / 119
Range (city/hwy):
82 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
19 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
7 hours (240V)
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):
30 / 41 / 34
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
270 / 369 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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 Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
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:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
50.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49.7 inches
Cargo Space:
9.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.9 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2866 lbs
Width:
64 inches
Height:
62.6 inches
Length:
146.5 inches
Wheelbase:
93.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P185/55R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/55R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Granite Metallic
Blue
Electric Blue Metallic
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Granite Metallic
Blue
Electric Blue Metallic / Splash Metallic
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Gray
Toasted Marshmallow Metallic / Ttianium Metallic
Green
Lime Metallic
Purple
Kalamata Metallic
Red
Salsa
Interior Colors
Blue
Electric Blue
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Blue
Not available
Black
Jet Black
