Toyota Corolla vs. Chevrolet Spark

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla and the Chevrolet Spark.

In comparing the Toyota Corolla's and the Chevrolet Spark's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. 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 Toyota Corolla and Chevrolet Spark have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Corolla's and the Chevrolet Spark's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Corolla is a better car than the Chevrolet Spark.

Pricing: A used 2022 Toyota Corolla ranges from $17,788 to $24,998 while a used 2022 Chevrolet Spark is priced between $13,696 to $19,964.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Corolla loses 26.3 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Spark loses 30.6 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Corolla retains 4.3 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 Toyota Corolla is 9.1 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Spark's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Corolla being ranked 4 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Chevrolet Spark being ranked 30 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Corolla is 8.5 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Spark the reliability rating is 7.1 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Corolla an advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Spark.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Corolla’s base engine makes 139 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Spark base engine makes 98 horsepower. Both the Corolla and the Spark are rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 502 and 342 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Spark, a subcompact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room. The Toyota Corolla, a compact car, 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.

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