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Chevrolet Spark LS
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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Kia Rio 5-Door
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Chevrolet Spark LS
Car A
Chevrolet Spark LS
Chevrolet Spark LS leans into city driving with efficient fuel use and straightforward FWD manners, offering good value in its segment. Performance is modest, but five seats and a 313 L trunk keep it practical for daily errands.
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 better on fuelcomparison pickcross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 54 / 62
City 75 / 75
Budget / value 71 / 74
Road trip 21 / 28
Performance 32 / 30
Cargo 17 / 18
Practical 49 / 51
Premium 10 / 14
Winter 16 / 20

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

Specs side-by-side

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

Pros & cons

Chevrolet Spark LS

  • Efficient for its class at 5.8 L/100 km, ideal for stop-and-go commutes
  • Good value in its segment at a listed price of 13,995
  • Seats five with a useful 313 L trunk for everyday practicality
  • Reliability is a noted strength for routine use

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 LS if…
Lower entry price
Chevrolet Spark LS 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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