Chevrolet Spark ACTIV
32.5 MPG The 2022 Chevrolet Spark ACTIV is EPA-rated at 32.5 MPG combined (29.5 city / 37 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 462 gallons, $1477 a year in fuel, or $0.098 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2017–2022 run it averages 32.5 MPG, essentially flat across 6 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.077 | $769 | $1154 | $1538 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.092 | $923 | $1385 | $1846 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.098 | $985 | $1477 | $1969 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.108 | $1077 | $1615 | $2154 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.123 | $1231 | $1846 | $2462 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.138 | $1385 | $2077 | $2769 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.154 | $1538 | $2308 | $3077 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 32.5 MPG | 29.5 | 37 | $1925 | 272 | 2 |
| 2021 | 32.5 MPG | 29.5 | 37 | $1925 | 272 | 2 |
| 2020 | 32.5 MPG | 29.5 | 37 | $1925 | 274 | 2 |
| 2019 | 32.5 MPG | 29.5 | 37 | $1925 | 275 | 2 |
| 2018 | 32.5 MPG | 29.5 | 37.5 | $1925 | 274 | 2 |
| 2017 | 32.5 MPG | 29.5 | 37 | $1925 | 274 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 229 subcompact cars models tracked here, the Chevrolet Spark ACTIV ranks 14 on current figures, against a class average of 24.1 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Spark (33), Honda Civic HX (33), Geo Metro (34.3), Ford Fiesta SFE FWD (35), Chevrolet Sprint (37).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 272 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet Spark ACTIV get?
The 2022 Chevrolet Spark ACTIV is rated at 32.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 29.5 city and 37 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 32.5 MPG, ranging from 32 to 33 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chevrolet Spark ACTIV cost in fuel per year?
At 32.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 462 gallons — roughly $1477 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.098 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2022 model is $1925.
Has the Chevrolet Spark ACTIV become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 32.5 MPG today against 32.5 in 2017 — essentially flat across 6 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Chevrolet Spark ACTIV efficient for its class?
It ranks 14 of 229 in the Subcompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 24.1 MPG. That is 8.4 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.