2016 Chevrolet Spark
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Chevrolet Spark is sold in the U.S. with electric and gasoline power. The EPA lists 3 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 33 to 119 MPGe and an estimated annual fuel cost of $650 to $1,950 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Subcompact Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Electric, Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 33-119 MPGe |
| Best / worst combined | 119 / 33 MPGe |
| Annual fuel cost | $650-$1,950 |
| EPA range | 82-82 mi |
| 240V charge time | 7.0-7.0 h |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 259-266 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 7-10 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 Spark costs about $650 to $1,950 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $1,500. Over five years that is about $7,500 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Spark configuration saves about $8,250 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of subcompact cars in this dataset is about 27 MPGe. The Spark sits roughly 49 MPGe above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark EV | electric | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 119 MPGe | $650 |
| Spark | 1.4L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 34 MPGe | $1,900 |
| Spark | 1.4L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 33 MPGe | $1,950 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 Spark records tailpipe CO₂ of 259-266 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 7-10 out of 10, and an EPA electric range of 82 to 82 miles when running on battery. The EPA classifies it as subcompact cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.