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Shown: 2019 Chevrolet Spark LS (M400 facelift). Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2022
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  • Small cars
  • Same as 2021

2016-2022 Chevrolet Spark MPG & Fuel Cost

7 model years · 32–34 MPG combined

33 MPG
Combined
30 MPG
City
38 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD
$1,960

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations, MY2022. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2013-2015

2016-2022 Chevrolet Spark at a glance

The 2016-2022 Chevrolet Spark covers 7 model years in the EPA database (27 configurations in all), rated 32–34 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2022, costs about $1,960 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD (33 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and electric. EPA changed the ratings in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021; 2022 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 34 MPG, was reached in 2016.

2016-2022 Chevrolet Spark by model year

2016-2022 Chevrolet Spark: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2022 Gas 32–33 MPG $1,960–$2,040 Same EPA ratings as 2021
2021 Gas 32–33 MPG $1,960–$2,040 Ratings changed
2020 Gas 32–33 MPG $1,980–$2,040 Ratings changed
2019 Gas 32–33 MPG $1,990–$2,040 Ratings changed
2018 Gas 32–33 MPG $1,960–$2,040 Ratings changed
2017 Gas 32–33 MPG $1,970–$2,040 Ratings changed
2016 Gas, Electric 33–34 MPG, 119 MPGe $780–$1,960 First year

What the 2022 Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$163

$1,960 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$3.27

Per 100 miles

$13.07

Five years

$9,800

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small car median

$1,280less a year

Class median $3,240 a year, MY2022

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2022 Chevrolet Spark MPG

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2022 Chevrolet Spark as for the 2021 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2021 section above.See 2021

Gas · 1.4L
Combined
32–33 MPG
Per year
$1,960–$2,040

Gas configurations (4)

2022 Chevrolet Spark gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 30 38 33 $1,960
ACTIV 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 30 37 33 $1,960
Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 29 38 33 $2,010
ACTIV 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 29 37 32 $2,040

2021 Chevrolet Spark MPG

32–33 MPG · $1,960–$2,040/yr

Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 33 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,980 to $1,960, $20 less.

Gas · 1.4L
Combined
32–33 MPG
Per year
$1,960–$2,040

Gas configurations (4)

2021 Chevrolet Spark gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
ACTIV 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 30 37 33 $1,960
Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 30 38 33 $1,960
Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 29 38 33 $2,010
ACTIV 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 29 37 32 $2,040

2020 Chevrolet Spark MPG

32–33 MPG · $1,980–$2,040/yr

Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 33 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,990 to $1,980, $10 less.

Gas · 1.4L
Combined
32–33 MPG
Per year
$1,980–$2,040

Gas configurations (4)

2020 Chevrolet Spark gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 30 38 33 $1,980
ACTIV 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 30 37 33 $1,980
Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 29 38 33 $2,010
ACTIV 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 29 37 32 $2,040

2019 Chevrolet Spark MPG

32–33 MPG · $1,990–$2,040/yr

Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 33 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,960 to $1,990, $30 more.

Gas · 1.4L
Combined
32–33 MPG
Per year
$1,990–$2,040

Gas configurations (4)

2019 Chevrolet Spark gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 30 38 33 $1,990
ACTIV 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 30 37 33 $1,990
Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 29 38 33 $2,010
ACTIV 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 29 37 32 $2,040

2018 Chevrolet Spark MPG

32–33 MPG · $1,960–$2,040/yr

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 33 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,970 to $1,960, $10 less.

Gas · 1.4L
Combined
32–33 MPG
Per year
$1,960–$2,040

Gas configurations (4)

2018 Chevrolet Spark gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 29 39 33 $1,960
Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 30 38 33 $1,980
ACTIV 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 30 37 33 $1,980
ACTIV 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 29 38 32 $2,040

2017 Chevrolet Spark MPG

32–33 MPG · $1,970–$2,040/yr

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 34 to 33 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $1,910 to $1,970, $60 more.

Gas · 1.4L
Combined
32–33 MPG
Per year
$1,970–$2,040

Gas configurations (4)

2017 Chevrolet Spark gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 30 38 33 $1,970
ACTIV 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 30 37 33 $1,970
Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 29 38 33 $1,990
ACTIV 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 29 37 32 $2,040

2016 Chevrolet Spark MPG

33–34 MPG, 119 MPGe · $780–$1,960/yr
Gas · 1.4L
Combined
33–34 MPG
Per year
$1,910–$1,960
See gas configurations
Electric · FWD
Combined
119 MPGe
Per year
$780

EPA range 82 miles.

See electric configurations

Gas configurations (2)

2016 Chevrolet Spark gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 31 40 34 $1,910
Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.4L 4-cyl FWD 30 39 33 $1,960

Electric configurations (1)

2016 Chevrolet Spark electric configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimDrivekWh/100 miMPGeRange$/yr
EV (Most efficient) FWD 28 119 82 mi $780

MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD: $2,660 in California and $1,710 in Texas, a $950 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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Closest combined MPG among MY2022 small car models.

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32 MPG · $2,490/yr
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2022 Audi A3

32 MPG · $2,020/yr
2019 Toyota Corolla XSE (MZEA12L) (E210)

2022 Toyota Corolla

35 MPG · $1,850/yr
2020 Nissan Versa SV 1.6L (N18)

2022 Nissan Versa

35 MPG · $1,860/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2016-2022 Chevrolet Spark get?

EPA rates the 2016-2022 Chevrolet Spark at 32–34 MPG combined across 27 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 34 MPG (31 city, 40 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 32–34 MPG; Electric: 119 MPGe.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2016-2022 Chevrolet Spark?

The Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 34 MPG, in 2016. The lowest top rating, 33 MPG, was in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2016-2022 Chevrolet Spark?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. In 2022 the values repeat the year before.

How does the 2016-2022 Chevrolet Spark compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark) is rated 31–34 MPG combined and costs $770–$2,090 a year to fuel; the 2016-2022 model is rated 32–34 MPG and costs $780–$2,040 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Chevrolet Spark per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,960 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $1,960–$2,040 a year. That is a $80 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2022 Chevrolet Spark 100 miles?

About $13.07 per 100 miles for the Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $13.07 and $13.60 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Spark more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 30 city and 38 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.

How does the 2022 Chevrolet Spark compare with other small car configurations?

The Spark 1.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,960 a year to fuel, $1,280 less than the class median of $3,240, and less than 9 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 287 rated small car configurations for MY2022, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Spark different from the 2021 model?

No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2021 and 2022: 4 configurations rated 32–33 MPG combined. See the 2021 Chevrolet Spark for that year.