Chevrolet Spark ACTIV MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chevrolet Spark ACTIV has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2017 to 2022. Across those years its best rated version returned 33 mpg (2017) and its thirstiest returned 32 mpg (2017). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 33 mpg | 32 mpg | #9 of 88 (91th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2018 | 2 | 33 mpg | 32 mpg | #6 of 82 (94th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2019 | 2 | 33 mpg | 32 mpg | #5 of 85 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2020 | 2 | 33 mpg | 32 mpg | #6 of 87 (94th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2021 | 2 | 33 mpg | 32 mpg | #5 of 79 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2022 | 2 | 33 mpg | 32 mpg | #7 of 74 (92th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chevrolet Spark ACTIV placed highest in 2019 at #5 of 85, and lowest in 2017 at #9 of 88. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.4L 4-cyl | 29 | 37 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 278 | 7/10 |
| 2022 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.4L 4-cyl | 30 | 37 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 266 | 7/10 |
| 2021 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.4L 4-cyl | 29 | 37 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 278 | 7/10 |
| 2021 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.4L 4-cyl | 30 | 37 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 266 | 7/10 |
| 2020 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.4L 4-cyl | 29 | 37 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 278 | 7/10 |
| 2020 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.4L 4-cyl | 30 | 37 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 269 | 7/10 |
| 2019 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.4L 4-cyl | 29 | 37 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 278 | 7/10 |
| 2019 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.4L 4-cyl | 30 | 37 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 271 | 8/10 |
| 2018 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.4L 4-cyl | 29 | 38 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 278 | 7/10 |
| 2018 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.4L 4-cyl | 30 | 37 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 269 | 8/10 |
| 2017 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.4L 4-cyl | 29 | 37 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 278 | 7/10 |
| 2017 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.4L 4-cyl | 30 | 37 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 269 | 8/10 |
What Spark ACTIV fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2022 Chevrolet Spark ACTIV burns 348 to 359 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,045 | $1,078 | $33 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,220 | $1,258 | $38 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,394 | $1,438 | $44 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2022 model year is $1,900 to $1,950 a year in fuel, or $1,750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 33 mpg the Chevrolet Spark ACTIV is 9 mpg better the median, which is worth about $457 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Chevrolet nameplates
Every Chevrolet model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.