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2016 Chevrolet Spark MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Chevrolet Spark is a subcompact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 34 MPG combined (31 city / 40 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 33 to 34 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 39 subcompact cars rated for 2016, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,368 a year to fuel.

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Combined 34 MPG 31 MPG city · 40 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,368 15,000 mi/yr · $9.12 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2016 #9 of 39 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2016 Chevrolet Spark's fuel average is 14.5 km/L (6.9 L/100 km), or 34 MPG combined: 13.2 km/L in the city and 17.0 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City3113.27.6
Highway4017.05.9
Combined3414.56.9

How it ranks among 2016 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1BMW i3124 MPGe $729
  2. 2Chevrolet Spark EV119 MPGe $764
  3. 3Mitsubishi i-MiEV112 MPGe $810
  4. 4Fiat 500e112 MPGe $810
  5. 5BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid117 MPGe + 39 MPG $905
  6. 9Chevrolet Spark34 MPG $1,368
  7. 39Toyota Mirai67 MPGe $8,060
2016 SparkOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,194/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Spark MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.4L 4-cyl · CVT
Spark
Gas 31 MPG 40 MPG 34 MPG — $1,368
FWD · 1.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Spark
Gas 30 MPG 39 MPG 33 MPG — $1,409

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
CVT
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
86 cu ft
Cargo volume
11 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
259 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
8/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
8/10

2016 Chevrolet Spark vs. rivals

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Same year, other powertrains: 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV (119 MPGe)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Chevrolet Spark?

Up to 34 MPG combined (31 city / 40 highway); ratings range from 33 to 34 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Chevrolet Spark use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark?

The 2016 Chevrolet Spark's fuel average is 14.5 km/L (6.9 L/100 km), or 34 MPG combined: 13.2 km/L in the city and 17.0 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Chevrolet Spark per year?

About $1,368 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $9.12 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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