2016 Chevrolet Spark MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark.

The 2016 Chevrolet Spark has 2 model options: Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.4 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L.

The 2016 Chevrolet Spark Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2016 Chevrolet Spark Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 Chevrolet Spark Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark is 34 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.4 L 34 31 40
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L 33 30 39

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 Chevrolet Spark?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2016 Chevrolet Spark is $1,875.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2016 Chevrolet Spark to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $2,125 on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.4 L $1,850 save $2,250
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L $1,900 save $2,000

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2016 Chevrolet Spark Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2016 Chevrolet Spark will consume in one year is 9 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.4 L 9
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L 9

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2016 Chevrolet Spark Emit?

The 2016 Chevrolet Spark will emit an average of about 3,937,500 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 134 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2016 Chevrolet Spark.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2016 Chevrolet Spark model options.

Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.4 L:

City MPG 31
Highway MPG 40
Combined MPG 34
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 2,250
Fuel Cost $1,850
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 9
Grams of CO2 3,885,000
Trees Needed to Offset 185
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L:

City MPG 30
Highway MPG 39
Combined MPG 33
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 2,000
Fuel Cost $1,900
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 9
Grams of CO2 3,990,000
Trees Needed to Offset 190
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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