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ChevroletSpark (2010-2015)

Used only
City
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid

£2,285Typical price

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The Chevrolet Spark (2010-2015) is a city car that replaced the geriatric Matiz, a model first conceived under the now-defunct Daewoo badge. The Spark is a five-door hatchback, but like an increasing number of cars, the rear door handles are hidden into the door trim, giving it a three-door look. But what's it like to drive? Read our full review to find out.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality

Nov 2023Last checked by Which?
Jan 2010First reviewed by Which?
Jan 2010Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

How we test ease of driving

To find out how easy a car is to drive, we assess cars across a number of areas from visibility and handling to the layout of the cabin and how smoothly the engine delivers its power.

Performance

Overall
In-gear acceleration
Brakes

How we test performance

We test braking distances and whether the effectivess of the brakes fade with repeat use. Performanc is based on in-gear acceleration.

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Seat space
Boot space (small and sports cars)

How we test comfort and practicality

Comfort and practicality includes how easy it is, or not, to get in and out of the car and the maximum height of occupants. We also measure road, wind and engine noise and assess how well the car deals with bumps from large potholes to jittery surfaces like cobble stones.

Euro NCAP

How we test euro ncap

Any car that receives a rating of three stars or less from Euro NCAP is made a Don't Buy. If a car has been available for more than four years and has not been tested by Euro NCAP, it cannot be a Best Buy.

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Brand reliability 10-15 years

Overall
Petrol reliability

General
Class	City
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Used only
Used price	£2,285 - £3,623
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	46.2mpg
Length	3,640mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,597mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	1,910mm
Height	1,552mm
Driver max height
Second row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	10.45 m
On sale date	01 January 2010
Lowest pence per mile cost	£14.17

Latest tested engine
Engine name	1.0 LS
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1-litre (68hp)
Transmission	5-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	35 litres
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	14.17p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£50
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	138
Engine test date	26 May 2010
Test programme	2001-2012

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