Chevrolet Spark vs Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid (2022)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$9,000
- Spark: $9,000 cheaper, 0.7 cu ft more cargo.
- Ioniq Hybrid: 26 mpg better, 41 hp more.
- Ioniq Hybrid wins 9 of 11 measures.
| Measure | Spark | Ioniq Hybrid | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $15,695 | $24,695 | Spark |
| Horsepower | 98 hp | 139 hp | Ioniq Hybrid |
| Torque | 94 lb-ft | 109 lb-ft | Ioniq Hybrid |
| MPG combined | 33 mpg | 59 mpg | Ioniq Hybrid |
| Cargo, max | 27.2 cu ft | 26.5 cu ft | Spark |
| Cargo, seats up | 11.1 cu ft | 27.0 cu ft | Ioniq Hybrid |
| Rear legroom | 33.0 in | 35.7 in | Ioniq Hybrid |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | 42.2 in | Ioniq Hybrid |
| Length | 143.1 in | 176.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 63.0 in | 74.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,278 lb | 2,996 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 4 | 5 | Ioniq Hybrid |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.3 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 9.4 s estimate | 8.7 s estimate | Ioniq Hybrid |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Ioniq Hybrid |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Cost | Spark | Ioniq 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.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Spark | 36% |
| MPG | Ioniq Hybrid | 44% |
| Power | Ioniq Hybrid | 29% |
| Space | Spark | 3% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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