Chevrolet Spark

Name: 2013 Chevrolet Spark
Brand: Chevrolet

EPA MPG: 31 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 31 mpg

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RECALL ALERT: There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

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If you're looking for an affordable city car that's easy on gas, the Spark may strike your fancy. The four-door subcompact, which is built in South Korea, gets excellent fuel economy -- 32 mpg overall and 42 on the highway -- and has a surprisingly usable rear seat. It offers a relatively nice assortment of features, including alloy wheels, a touch-screen audio system, Bluetooth, and 10 airbags.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

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Features & Specs

4-door hatchback

2 front, 2 rear

Front

1.2-liter 4 (84 hp)
1.2-liter 4 (83 hp)

5-speed manual
4-speed automatic

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Model History

2016-2022

2016 Redesign Year

With a slightly longer wheelbase and lower roof, the redesigned 2016 Spark looks less goofy. Power comes from a 98-hp, 1.4-liter four-cylinder that delivers leisurely acceleration along with plenty of engine drone. Handling is very responsive but the darty steering makes it feel unsettling at speed. The ride is unyieldingly stiff. Inside, the elevated seating position gives the driver a commanding view out. The rear seat, however, is better suited for a backpack. The infotainment system has a 7-inch color display, making the Spark up-to-date on the connectivity front. Other updates include forward-collision alert, lane departure warning, and blind spot warning.

2013-2015

2013 Redesign Year

Chevrolet's tiny Spark is a four-seat city car, which is equipped with a touchscreen infotainment system as standard equipment. Its dinky 84-hp, 1.2-liter four-cylinder and jerky continuously variable automatic transmission combined to provide slow acceleration and its 32 mpg overall is not impressive for this class. A four-speed automatic available in 2012 was no better, though the standard manual transmission helps. The cabin is cramped and relentlessly noisy, the ride is stiff and jittery. On the other hand, the Spark is maneuverable, easy to park, and boasts a rear seat fit for two adults. The Spark's three trim lines have the same powertrains, but different equipment levels, with little need to add more options. The best choice is the 1LT, since it brings vitals such as basic power accessories and cruise control. The stick shift is a better choice than the automatic. Overall, though, we suggest you get a different car instead -- unless you are considering the Spark EV. The electric version is surprisingly fun, giving the Spark plenty of smooth and quiet power, but it was only offered in a handful of states.