Petrol · 2010–2020

Holden Spark

MPG, running costs and specs for the Holden Spark. By the official figures, the 2019 gets 43 mpg, about $1,372 a year in the US.

Holden Spark in red
MPG
43 mpg
2019 official · 5.5 L/100km
A year's gas
$1,372
at today's prices in the US
On a full tank
396 miles
35 L tank
Seats
5

What a Spark costs to run

At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$4.35/gal petrol$10.16 per 100 miles$1,372
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$16.14 per 100 km$1,775
Australia$2.42/L petrol$13.26 per 100 km$1,472
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£15.41 per 100 miles£1,079

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

M400 (Spark), 2015–2022

Specs for the 1.4 CVT; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
City
Generation
M400 (Spark)
Built
2015-2022
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
3,635 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
1,485 mm
Wheelbase
2,385 mm
Kerb weight
1,000 kg
Boot
170 L

Engine

Engine
1.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,399 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
75 kW
Torque
128 Nm
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.8 L/100km
Fuel tank
35 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2020Petrol5.5 L/100km51 mpg43 mpg—
2019Petrol5.5 L/100km51 mpg43 mpg—
2018Petrol5.5 L/100km51 mpg43 mpg—
2017Petrol5.5 L/100km51 mpg43 mpg—
2016Petrol5.5 L/100km52 mpg43 mpg—
2015Petrol5.7 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2014Petrol5.8 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2013Petrol5.6 L/100km51 mpg42 mpg—
2012Petrol5.1 L/100km55 mpg46 mpg—
2011Petrol5.1 L/100km55 mpg46 mpg—
2010Petrol5.1 L/100km55 mpg46 mpg—

Holden Spark questions

What MPG does the Holden Spark get?

The 2019 Holden Spark gets 43 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (5.5 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Holden Spark cost to run a year in the US?

About $1,372 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

How far does a Holden Spark go on a full tank?

About 396 miles (638 km) from its 35 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Holden Spark's trunk?

170 L, for the 1.4 CVT.

Cars like the Spark

From other makes, closest in what they use.

What will a drive in your Spark cost?

Roadtrip works out the fuel or charging cost of any drive for your exact car, finds the cheapest stations on the way, and splits it between everyone in the car.

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The Roadtrip app showing a drive into London that costs £4.81 each, with fuel prices along the way