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2014 Chevrolet Spark Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The smallest Chevrolet commutes into 2014 without a change, probably at least in part because drivers aren't complaining. As usual with unusual new entries, magazine reviewers were too quick to question, assuming drivers wanted something other than an enjoyable little front-wheel-drive hatchback with great fuel economy at budget prices. There may be only one car on the market with less power, but the 4-seat Spark stands apart for being the only budget subcompact that doesn't ride like a go-kart or announce its price tag with obviously cheap materials.
Powered by a 1.2-liter inline 4-cylinder good for just 85 hp and 82 lb-ft of torque, the Spark is second only to the significantly smaller smart fortwo in terms of having the least powerful engine in the U.S. for 2014. That said, drivers are much more interested in its better-than-advertised fuel economy, topping out just over 40 mpg highway for the default 5-speed manual transmission, which was previously estimated at 32 mpg city/38 highway.
An optional 4-speed automatic drops that estimate to 28/37, also adding about 2 seconds to the manual's estimated 10-second arrival at 60 mph from a standstill. Either time is quite competitive and typical of subcompacts, but there's nothing that beats a manual-equipped Spark in its price range.
The Spark is larger than the FIAT 500 and many other rivals, so it might not feel quite as zippy—but it also won't feel as "wild" having a chassis fully capable of handling every bit of the Spark's power and weight with a predictable and smooth driving style. Still fun, just not the heart-stopping overreactions and bone-grinding thumps of your typical little budget car. Although interior space isn't much bigger than any competitor on paper, Chevrolet says the Spark feels bigger inside than any other subcompact and offers a more upright seating position that most drivers still find comfortable.
The back seat is likewise oddly situated to provide enough head- and legroom for adults, so while taller passengers can get in and out of the rear more easily because it has 4 doors, they might find their knees at their chin. Practical, but not ideal—like the hatch, which offers 11.4 cubic feet before flipping cushions and removing headrests to open up a relatively level 31.2 cubic feet of space with both rear seats folded down. That's about a cubic foot more than the FIAT 500, but the electric Spark EV, reviewed separately, is expected to offer less in order to stow its battery. If cargo capacity is the only deal killer, opting up for the top-shelf Spark 2LT nets roof rails with the added bonus of foglights, a sportier chrome-accented exterior and leather accents with faux leather upholstery for the inside.
Otherwise the interior is just a touch more upscale than you might think for the price. Sure, the Spark is adorned with hard plastics aplenty, but it's textured and stylized for a simple but modern interest. Standard inclusions of OnStar and a digital multifunction display next to the traditional speedometer add to the "What price is it?" mystique, but feature content is pretty basic, otherwise including only air conditioning, a height-adjustable driver seat, tilt-only steering wheel, 60/40 split-folding rear seats, power windows and a 4-speaker stereo with an auxiliary jack at its LS base.
The obvious favorite is the 1LT, sitting in the happy middle ground with power-adjustable mirrors, cruise control, remote keyless entry, MyLink touchscreen interface, Bluetooth connectivity, steering-wheel-mounted controls for phone and audio with a 6-speaker stereo offering USB, iPod, satellite radio and Internet radio connectivity with select smartphones. Unfortunately, if you want any of a particular trim's features, you can't opt for them at any other trim, and standalone options are dependent on your dealer. In short, take it or leave it—there's either a Spark from your first drive, or it just wasn't meant to be.
Published May 31, 2022 by Patricia Mayo
User reviews for 2014 Chevrolet Spark
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by Delania R
May 14, 2024
I liked this car budget friendly design good gas mileage May 14, 2024
by Mark Z
Nov 26, 2023
Nice looking car how much i love this car Nov 26, 2023
by Wesley P
Jul 11, 2023
Great little city car. I was surprised by the room it has and I am 6’5”Jul 11, 2023
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by Delania R
May 14, 2024
I liked this car budget friendly design good gas mileage May 14, 2024
by Mark Z
Nov 26, 2023
Nice looking car how much i love this car Nov 26, 2023
by Wesley P
Jul 11, 2023
Great little city car. I was surprised by the room it has and I am 6’5”Jul 11, 2023
by Angel S
Feb 04, 2023
Love the car! Great around the city and no problem finding parking. Feb 04, 2023
by sheila p
Mar 24, 2022
I like the way this car looks,, the chevy has good value. Mar 24, 2022
by De S
Jan 20, 2022
Beautiful I love the price the color and the interior Jan 20, 2022
by Sandi M
Jun 12, 2021
a stark by chev nice car great information needed trying first to find auto lemon color one thanks Jun 12, 2021
by Anonymous
Oct 16, 2020
It’s a little small, but it’s perfect for getting from point a to point b, great on gas, and pretty great overall! A little slow to speed up on the highway, but not as bad as some other reviews I had read about other brands before I settled on this one :) if you can find one with good mileage it’s a score! Oct 16, 2020
by kathie n
Sep 21, 2020
Like very much. It is a manual, I want an automatic Sep 21, 2020
by donald t
Jun 07, 2020
this is a great little car ,more comfortable then you might think rides well and great on fuel milege,also safety has many air bagsJun 07, 2020
by Anonymous
Jan 02, 2015
A great car to save on gas, so I can dump the savings on to my discovery ii, thoe it is small it still is fun to drive just don't sneeze for tipping it over or blowing it into the other lane is a possibility.Jan 02, 2015
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2014 Chevy Spark wont start all the time
I have a 2014 Chevy spark with 11,000 miles on it. I have trouble getting it to start sometimes so I took it back to the dealer and they say it starts up every time, its been there for a week. Im picking it up today and im sure it will happen again, it just wont do it at the dealers, it happens sparatictly. Any idea of what it could be? I bought a new car so I would have a dependable car, this is not dependable. I work 6 days a week and need a dependable car with good gas mileage that's why I bought the spark.
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2014 Chevrolet Spark Pricing
Original MSRP
$12,170 to $15,290Price range
$6,063 to $6,352Average price on CG
$6,336YoY price change
$6,322 to $6,336Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 10.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 7.9 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Armrests: drivers seat · Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Floor Material: carpet
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: second row · Cupholders: front · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.75
Engine
Alternator: 100 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 2
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flip and fold · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.0 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 10.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 7.9 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Armrests: drivers seat · Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: second row · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: in dash · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.21
Engine
Alternator: 100 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: MyLink · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 2
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flip and fold · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.0 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · USB auxiliary audio input · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 10.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 7.9 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Armrests: drivers seat · Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: second row · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: accessory hook · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.75
Engine
Alternator: 100 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: MyLink · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 2
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rails: silver
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flip and fold · Upholstery: leatherette
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.0 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: with washer