IIHS Crash Test
Good
MPG (up to)
30 City / 37 -38 HWY
Horsepower
98
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Harlee K
I love how compact it is- but plenty spacious at the same time.
I love it. We got it in December and it is been super reliable and great on mileage. I commute 150 miles a day total for. Work so it is perfect. My favorite feature is apple carplay it is nice to have a seamless use of my phone while commuting to listen to music, podcasts and use the map.
accountCircle Michelle T
2020 passion fruit purple Chevrolet spark with OnStar feature.
I have a 2020 Chevrolet spark and it is passion fruit purple. It is a little small but it is very comfortable. I have a basic model so it does not have that many features, but one feature I really like is OnStar. If you get lost or need assistance, you can press the OnStar button and they will answer your call immediately. It makes me feel safe driving knowing that if I need help then I can get it instantly.
accountCircle Hailey S
Awesome car, perfect starter.
I love my car, I have never had anything to wrong with it. It is small, just right for a single person just starting out in life. Has a nice back up camera. I do wish that it had electric windows and locks. However I do recommend OnStar. If you lock your keys in your car you can call them and they can unlock the car from the site. No one has to come out and do it.
accountCircle Renee F
A small car that travels far.
The engine is quiet. The music is lacking, as it feels that the only music it has comes from in front of you. It performs well and turns on a dime. The seats are rather uncomfortable. It is nice that it has Bluetooth connections. It is sad that it dents easily from impact. It has great gas mileage.
accountCircle Jason B
Great little car for commuting.
Love the car. It is compact and fuel efficient. Super fun drive. Easy to get in and out of. Nice heated seats and sound system. The automatic transmission keeps the fuel efficiency high. The leatherette seats are very comfortable. The vehicle sits higher as well.
accountCircle Kristy Z
Love my spark, I am so happy I bought it!
I have not had any problems with my spark. It moves swiftly because of the lightweight composition compact car. The exterior color red is subtle and sleek and despite being a small vehicle, the setup makes it feel like an SUV! The seats are comfy with a soft gray tone that compliments the exterior!
accountCircle giselle Q
Sound system perfect for long drives.
It's not that fast, I feel like if I step on the gas it'll cause problems. I do enjoy how spacious it is on the inside, it has a beautiful display with good GPS and CarPlay system. The best feature is the sound system, I am a big music lover and am constantly using the speakers at full volume and it sounds great every time.
accountCircle Dennis Mowers
It does what it set out to do: an affordable compact hatchback
Absolutely great little car. I think a lot of the bad reviews of the Spark are from people who expect too much from it. Yes, the LS has roll up windows, manual locks, and no key fob for keyless entry. Yes, the Spark only makes 98 hp with its tiny 1.4L engine. But what people forget is that this is the whole point of the car. It’s an economy car meant for city driving, and it is fantastic. I went with the manual LS. The clutch is smooth, transitions between gears are smooth, and I feel very comfortable while driving it. If you’re riding in the front seats there is more than enough space. The back seats are cramped but again that is to be expected from a car this tiny. The good news is though they fold down for extra cargo space. If you’re looking into getting this car, I highly recommend the manual transmission. People say this car doesn’t have any get up and go but with the manual, just drop a gear and you’ll be fine. It’s actually kind of zippy in the lower gears which I was surprised about. I’m really happy I got it.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Rob Davis
Seats hurt my back
It’s a nice car. I’ve got the base model 2018 but the one thing I don’t like is it absolutely kills my lower back to ride in it . The bottom of the seat Sits to low and the front of the seat sits too high. It feels like my butt is sitting in a bucket. In the lower lumbar part of the seat pokes out to far. It has absolutely no adjustability and it kills my lower spine . I have to sit on a seat wedge to raise my butt up even with the front of the seat so I’m sitting flat and not at an angle . It hurts my back very bad . Whoever designed those car seats obviously did not know what they were doing. They need to let an orthopedic doctor design the seats .! f**k you chevy ! ?
accountCircle Rob Davis
Seats are very uncomfortable!
Seats hurt my back There is absolutely no adjustability. On the base model. Which is what I have in the front of the seat set to high in the butt of the seats it’s too low. Which puts a strain there is absolutely no adjustability. On the base model. Which is what I have in the front of the seat sits too high and the butt of the seat sits to low. Which puts a strain on my lower spine . And also makes my sciatic nerve hurt. Also the lumbar sticks out to far.but I can Tolerate the lumbar better than I can feeling like I’m sitting with my butt in a bucket. You need to be able to adjust the front of tolerate the lumbar better than I can feeling like I’m sitting with my butt in a bucket. You need to be able to adjust the front of the seat down so that you can sit more flat. Whoever designed whoever designed these seats does not know how to design seats because they are very uncomfortable they need to let an orthopedic doctor design the seats
accountCircle Mikayla J
2020 Chevy spark is an all around great vehicle.
Very reliable vehicle, however I have had some technical issues with the sound system. Great with gas mileage and oil life. A great first time buyers car. All around it is a great car, but it is too small for me personally. It has decent quality at an inexpensive price.
accountCircle Kayla D
An interesting detail about my car is the backup camera.
For the most part I adore my car. I wish it was bigger. It is difficult because I have 3 younger siblings and they all do not fit in the back seat since the middle seat in the back is not an actual seat. It also is hard that the lock and windows controls are all manual. I am use to it though because my old car was the same way so it was fine but for someone that is not use to it will definitely have a hard time in the beginning. I enjoy how small the car is because it is easy to get around a find parking. The car is also very good on gas. I have never had to put more than 20 dollars into my tank to have it full. The only other thing I dislike about the car is that you have to use the key in order to open the trunk. That took some getting use to because even my old car had a button for me to press inside the car so I could open the trunk. Other than that the car is pretty good. This car is perfect for teenagers and young adults that are buying a car for the first time or just need a car to get from point a to point b.
accountCircle Ryan I
Great little 5spd mpg for a low price.
Love the mpg...39 mpg average! Has many nice electronic extras like touch screen and backup cameras standard. The only things I wish it had would be cruise and power windows. It also doesn't have lots of power but is fun and great to zip around town. Just don't expect to get up to speed quickly while getting on the freeway. Also I personally don't like the automatic trans and the way it shifted. Go with the manual trans.
accountCircle David G
Sparks can be good in one way, and also they can be bad in other areas.
Needs more room but really good with gas but overall it is just too small. Would like it to go more faster acceleration wise. But for some people it would be perfect for because size matters with this specific car. Also there is not much modification you can do with this car.
accountCircle Kimberly H
Great on gas very cheap and drives smooth.
I didn't plan on getting this car when I went car shopping I went for a Chevy Cruze but I saw the spark & thought it was cute. It is very small like a fiat, but it is only me and my daughter anyways. It drives amazing has a back up camera and gas is cheap to fill up! But I cannot wait to trade it in and get something bigger eventually.
accountCircle Katie E
I have the Chevy spark in Caribbean blue so you can definitely see me coming.
I have had my Chevy spark for a while now and do not have too many complaints. The gas mileage is amazing! I love to take it on trips because I usually only have to stop for gas one time. The front two seats are comfortable and spacey considering it is a very small car. The back seats however are a different story they are small and cramped so I definitely do not recommend for car seat aged children however it may work I have just never tried.

Chevrolet Spark Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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LS
98 HP 33 MPG 4 Seats
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ACTIV
98 HP 33 MPG 4 Seats
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LT
98 HP 33 MPG 4 Seats
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2020 Chevrolet Spark Owner Reviews

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5 stars 53%
4 stars 24%
3 stars 19%
2 stars 0%
1 star 4%
accountCircle Mikayla J on June 15, 2021
2020 Chevy spark is an all around great vehicle.
Very reliable vehicle, however I have had some technical issues with the sound system. Great with gas mileage and oil life. A great first time buyers car. All around it is a great car, but it is too small for me personally. It has decent quality at an inexpensive price.
accountCircle Robert P on June 12, 2021
A small economy car that is a bang for your buck.
It is a reliable car to use. The design is nice and the iPhone compatibility is a huge plus. The seats are comfortable and the armrest works just right. The basic model does not include automatic locking or windows so that is a burden. But overall, it gets me where I need to go and I trust it to work at all times.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Alex T.

It is a very good car for the price, comes with a nice touch screen, on Star, apple play. You can get it in the color you want since they have a variety of colors. Overall it is a nice small car for the city.

likeFilled Haley B.

Pros. CarPlay. Small and efficient. Hatchback. Great Gas mileage. Multiple airbags. Cons. Smaller than average car. Wheels are different and harder to find. Does not accelerate as fast as other cars, but it has great speed and cruise control.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Alex T.

It has a CVT transmission which I have not heard good things about these transmissions. Small tank. Manual doors and windows. Not much room in the back, most likely people cannot sit in the back only kids.

dislikeFilled Haley B.

Small trunk. Acceleration - does not accelerate as fast as other Chevys I have had before. Wheels are small. No other cons for me personally, but here you go! I really love my Chevy Spark, it is amazing.

Ranks #14 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2020 Chevrolet Spark has an average owner rating of 4.54 out of 5 which ranks it #14 of 23 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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Ranks #20 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2020 Chevrolet Spark has a combined MPG of 45 which ranks it #20 of 24 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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148 MPG
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145 MPG
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38 MPG

Is The 2020 Chevrolet Spark A Good Car?

Yes! My favorite car I have ever owned. It is small, cute, and the gas mileage is incredible. I also love CarPlay.
Haley B.

How Reliable Is The 2020 Chevrolet Spark?

No problems as of now. It has multiple airbags inside all around and it is very safe. It is very small so it needs a lot of airbags.
Haley B.

Is The 2020 Chevrolet Spark A Good Value?

It was about $13-14k for me. Very reasonable, and even cheaper if you decide to get the ls. The lt is way better with all of the features you get.
Haley B.

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Safety & Reliability

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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety