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Chevrolet Spark vs Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid (2022)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$9,000

Car 1

Car 2

SparkIoniq HybridMSRP + destination$15,695$24,695Horsepower98 hp139 hpTorque94 lb-ft109 lb-ftMPG combined33 mpg59 mpgCargo, max27.2 cu ft26.5 cu ftCargo, seats up11.1 cu ft27.0 cu ftRear legroom33.0 in35.7 inFront legroom41.7 in42.2 inSeats450-60 mph9.4 s8.7 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Spark LS FWD vs Ioniq Hybrid Blue FWD
MeasureSparkIoniq HybridWinner
MSRP + destination$15,695$24,695Spark
Horsepower98 hp139 hpIoniq Hybrid
Torque94 lb-ft109 lb-ftIoniq Hybrid
MPG combined33 mpg59 mpgIoniq Hybrid
Cargo, max27.2 cu ft26.5 cu ftSpark
Cargo, seats up11.1 cu ft27.0 cu ftIoniq Hybrid
Rear legroom33.0 in35.7 inIoniq Hybrid
Front legroom41.7 in42.2 inIoniq Hybrid
Length143.1 in176.0 inNot scored
Width63.0 in74.4 inNot scored
Curb weight2,278 lb2,996 lbNot scored
Seats45Ioniq Hybrid
Ground clearanceN/A5.3 inN/A
0-60 mph9.4 s estimate8.7 s estimateIoniq Hybrid
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi5 yr / 60,000 miIoniq Hybrid

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
Spark LS FWD
$13,600
Ioniq Hybrid Blue FWD
$23,600
$10,000
Ioniq Hybrid Blue FWD
$23,600
Spark 4dr HB CVT 2LT FWD
$18,100
$5,500

Cost to run

Spark costs $5,923 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostSparkIoniq Hybrid
MSRP + destination$15,695$24,695
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,164$651
Fuel or charging, 6 years$6,982$3,905
Total, 6 years$22,677$28,600

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: Ioniq Hybrid wins.

Spark wins if MPG weight is 1 or less.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceSpark36%
MPGIoniq Hybrid44%
PowerIoniq Hybrid29%
SpaceSpark3%
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked