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Chevrolet Spark Activ
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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Kia Rio 5-Door
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Chevrolet Spark Activ
Car A
Chevrolet Spark Activ
The Chevrolet Spark Activ prioritizes city driving with low running costs and genuinely useful cargo space. It’s efficient and practical for five, but modest power and highway pace favor unrushed commuting.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline4-star safety
Kia Rio 5-Door
Car B
Kia Rio 5-Door
The Kia Rio 5-Door is a straightforward, efficient city car with enough space for a small family and a low entry price. It favors reliability and safety basics over premium feel or cargo capacity.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety5.5 L/100km120 hp
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 48 / 62
City 74 / 75
Budget / value 55 / 74
Road trip 23 / 28
Performance 30 / 30
Cargo 22 / 18
Practical 38 / 51
Premium 10 / 14
Winter 16 / 20

Scores out of 100. Blue = Chevrolet Spark Activ · Orange = Kia Rio 5-Door

Specs side-by-side

Spec Chevrolet Spark Activ Kia Rio 5-Door
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Chevrolet Spark Activ

  • Low entry price at 15500 supports cost-focused buying
  • Efficient for its class with 6.7 combined consumption
  • Useful 400 L trunk adds real day-to-day practicality
  • Safety ranks as a relative strength in its segment

Kia Rio 5-Door

  • Low entry price delivers good value in its segment
  • Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km
  • City-friendly 5-door with easy access and parking
  • Seats five with a usable 325 L trunk for daily errands and weekend bags

Verdict

Pick Chevrolet Spark Activ if…
Lower entry price
Chevrolet Spark Activ starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Kia Rio 5-Door if…
More power
Kia Rio 5-Door puts out 120 hp vs 98 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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