Chevrolet Spark
10 model years from 2013 to 2022, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2013–2022
- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 1.4L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 33–34 combined, by year
- EV range
- up to 82 mi
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 11 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2014 (152)
- Fewest problems
- 2022
- Interest
- 12,043 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2022 Spark in brief
The 2022 Chevrolet Spark is a subcompact car offered with a 1.4L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 143 inches long and 63 inches wide on a 94-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,247 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 33 MPG combined (30 city / 38 highway), 38% better than the 2022 subcompact car average of 23.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,050 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the exterior lighting.
The Chevrolet Spark has 10 model years in our data, from 2013 to 2022.
Its most efficient year was 2016 at 34 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 33 to 34 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the power train (104), engine (87), electrical system (78).
Buying used? 2022 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.
2014 has the most recalls (8); all years together count 11 campaigns and 446 owner complaints.
How the 2013 Spark compares
The 2013 Chevrolet Spark is a subcompact car offered with a 1.2L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 144 inches long and 63 inches wide on a 94-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,315 lb.
About the Chevrolet Spark
The Chevrolet Spark is a city car manufactured by General Motors's subsidiary GM Korea from 1998 to 2022. The vehicle was developed by Daewoo and introduced in 1998 as the Daewoo Matiz. In 2002, General Motors purchased Daewoo Motors, which was marketing the vehicle with several GM marques and nameplates.
From the Wikipedia article "Chevrolet Spark", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2022 Spark pros & cons
Full 2022 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 33 MPG combined — 38% better than the average 2022 subcompact car (23.9 MPG).
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2022 Spark
3 owner complaints · 0 recalls · 1 crash report
Year to avoid2015 Spark
84 owner complaints · 7 recalls · 1 fire report · 4 crash reports
Most reported: Power Train
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 8 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Spark changes by model year
- 2017
- No all-electric version any more
- 2016
- Engine added: 1.4L 4-cyl
- Engine dropped: 1.2L 4-cyl
- 2014
- New all-electric version
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 10 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.4L 4-cyl | 33 MPG | 143.3 in | 2,247 lb | Not rated | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1.4L 4-cyl | 33 MPG | 143.3 in | 2,247 lb | Not rated | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 1.4L 4-cyl | 33 MPG | 143.3 in | 2,247 lb | Not rated | 0 | 20 |
| 2019 | 1.4L 4-cyl | 33 MPG | 143.3 in | 2,247 lb | Not rated | 1 | 14 |
| 2018 | 1.4L 4-cyl | 33 MPG | 143.3 in | 2,247 lb | Not rated | 0 | 9 |
| 2017 | 1.4L 4-cyl | 33 MPG | 143.3 in | 2,247 lb | Not rated | 1 | 29 |
| 2016 | 1.4L 4-cyl | 34 MPG | 143.3 in | 2,247 lb | Not rated | 3 | 42 |
| 2015 | 1.2L 4-cyl | 34 MPG | 143.7 in | 2,269 lb | Not rated | 7 | 84 |
| 2014 | 1.2L 4-cyl | 34 MPG | 143.7 in | 2,315 lb | Not rated | 8 | 152 |
| 2013 | 1.2L 4-cyl | 34 MPG | 143.7 in | 2,315 lb | Not rated | 5 | 87 |
Alternatives to the 2020 Spark
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage | 39 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2020 Toyota Mirai | – | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Karma Revero | 26 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →