2022 Chevrolet Spark ACTIVFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Subcompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2022 Chevrolet Spark ACTIV

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City
30
MPG
Highway
37
MPG
Combined
33
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
30
Hwy
37
Comb
33
Fuel cost: $2,050/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
29
Hwy
37
Comb
32
Fuel cost: $2,100/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,050

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10
GHG Score: 7/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
266 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.0 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
1.4L, 4-cylinder
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems3 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 3 owner complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Spark ACTIV. Top reported issues include structure, lighting and air bags. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Structure
1
Lighting
1
Air Bags
1
Visibility / Wipers
1

2022 Chevrolet Spark ACTIV problems by category: Structure: 1 complaints, Lighting: 1 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints.

1
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
1
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Air BagsFiled: 05/11/2025Crash1 InjuryODI#11660237
On 5-3-2025 I rolled my vehicle end over end at least 6 times at a high speed. One of my vehicle safty options was "Advanced SRS airbags" During the crash my vehicles side airbags deployed but my driv…
LightingFiled: 12/15/2022ODI#11497652
Windshield wipers and stability control and other electrical problems occurred while driving thru the rain.

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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