# Chevrolet Spark specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2022
- **MPG (combined):** 32-33
- **Drive:** FWD
- **Years covered:** 2015-2022

## Quick answer

The 2022 Chevrolet Spark is a subcompact car rated at 32-33 mpg combined. Engines: 1.4L 4-cyl.

## Every 2022 Chevrolet Spark version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spark | 1.4L 4-cyl | FWD | CVT | 30/38 | 33 mpg | $2,050 | 266 g/mi |
| Spark ACTIV | 1.4L 4-cyl | FWD | CVT | 30/37 | 33 mpg | $2,050 | 266 g/mi |
| Spark | 1.4L 4-cyl | FWD | Manual | 29/38 | 33 mpg | $2,050 | 273 g/mi |
| Spark ACTIV | 1.4L 4-cyl | FWD | Manual | 29/37 | 32 mpg | $2,100 | 278 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## Chevrolet Spark specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | MPGe | EV range |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2022 | 1.4L 4-cyl | CVT, Manual | FWD | 32-33 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual, CVT | FWD | 32-33 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | 1.4L 4-cyl | CVT, Manual | FWD | 32-33 | -- | -- |
| 2019 | 1.4L 4-cyl | CVT, Manual | FWD | 32-33 | -- | -- |
| 2018 | 1.4L 4-cyl | CVT, Manual | FWD | 32-33 | -- | -- |
| 2017 | 1.4L 4-cyl | CVT, Manual | FWD | 32-33 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | Electric; 1.4L 4-cyl | Single-speed, CVT, Manual | FWD | 33-34 | 119 | 82 mi |
| 2015 | 1.2L 4-cyl; Electric | CVT, Manual, Single-speed | FWD | 33-34 | 119 | 82 mi |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## How has the Spark changed over the years?

- **2017:** dropped Electric.
- **2016:** added 1.4L 4-cyl; dropped 1.2L 4-cyl.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2022 Chevrolet Spark get?

The 2022 Chevrolet Spark is EPA-rated at 32-33 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2022 Chevrolet Spark have?

The 2022 Chevrolet Spark comes with: 1.4L 4-cyl. It uses cvt, manual transmissions and is offered with FWD.

### Is there a hybrid Chevrolet Spark?

No. In the EPA data from 2015-2022 the Chevrolet Spark has no hybrid version.

### Which Chevrolet Spark year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2016 Chevrolet Spark has the highest combined rating, up to 34 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change.

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

About $2,050-$2,100 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2022 Chevrolet Spark?

The most efficient 2022 version, the Spark, is rated 30 mpg city and 38 mpg highway (33 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2022 Chevrolet Spark emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 266-278 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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