The Chevrolet Spark is a compact city car with a global presence, produced from 1998 to 2022, and notable for its affordability and versatility.
It also marked General Motors' return to the electric vehicle market with the Spark EV in 2013.
Performance-wise, the Spark offered a range of powertrains, starting with a 1.2L engine producing 84 horsepower and 83 lb-ft of torque, and later transitioning to a 1.4L engine delivering 98 horsepower and 94 lb-ft of torque by 2022.
The standout Spark EV, available from 2013 to 2016, featured an electric drive unit producing 140 horsepower and an impressive 400 lb-ft of torque, making it a unique option in the subcompact segment.
Transmission options included 5-speed manuals, 4-speed automatics, CVTs, and an electric drive unit for the EV model.
Scroll down to see the detailed horsepower and torque data below.
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Fourth Generation: 2015-2025
The fourth-generation Chevrolet Spark (M400) offers a range of powertrains, including a 1.4L DOHC I4 gasoline engine producing 98 hp and 94 lb-ft of torque, paired with either a 5-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
International markets also featured a 1.0L engine with 75 hp and 70 lb-ft of torque.
A notable innovation for this generation is the availability of an electric variant with an Electric Drive Unit delivering 140 hp and 327 lb-ft of torque, showcasing a significant leap in performance for the model lineup.
2022 Chevrolet Spark Horsepower And Torque
The 2022 Chevrolet Spark is equipped with a 1.4L DOHC MFI engine, producing a consistent output of 98 horsepower and 94 lb-ft of torque.
Power is transmitted through a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and the vehicle features a front-wheel-drive (FWD) configuration.
2022 Chevrolet Spark Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 1LT HB Hybrid |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | Continuous Variable (CVT) | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| 1LT HB Man Hybrid |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| 2LT HB Hybrid |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | Continuous Variable (CVT) | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| 2LT HB Man Hybrid |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| ACTIV HB Hybrid |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | Continuous Variable (CVT) | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| ACTIV HB Man Hybrid |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2022 Chevrolet Spark Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| LS HB Hybrid |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | Continuous Variable (CVT) | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| LS HB Man Hybrid |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2021 Chevrolet Spark Horsepower And Torque
The 2021 Chevrolet Spark is equipped with a 1.4L DOHC MFI engine, producing a consistent output of 98 horsepower and 94 lb-ft of torque.
This model features a front-wheel-drive configuration and utilizes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) for power delivery.
2021 Chevrolet Spark Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 2LT Hatchback |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | Continuous Variable (CVT) | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| ACTIV Hatchback |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | Continuous Variable (CVT) | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| LS Hatchback |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | Continuous Variable (CVT) | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| LT Hatchback |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | Continuous Variable (CVT) | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2020 Chevrolet Spark Horsepower And Torque
The Chevrolet Spark is equipped with a 1.4L DOHC MFI engine, producing a consistent output of 98 horsepower and 94 lb-ft of torque across all configurations.
It utilizes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and features a front-wheel-drive (FWD) drivetrain configuration.
2020 Chevrolet Spark Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| HB ACTIV |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | Continuous Variable (CVT) | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| HB Man ACTIV |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| HB LS |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | Continuous Variable (CVT) | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| HB Man LS |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| HB LT w/ 1LT |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | Continuous Variable (CVT) | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| HB LT w/ 2LT |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | Continuous Variable (CVT) | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2020 Chevrolet Spark Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| HB Man LT w/ 1LT |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| HB Man LT w/ 2LT |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| 2LT Hatchback |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| ACTIV Hatchback |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| LS Hatchback |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| LT Hatchback |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2019 Chevrolet Spark Horsepower And Torque
The Chevrolet Spark is equipped with a 1.4L DOHC MFI engine, producing a consistent output of 98 horsepower and 94 lb-ft of torque across all configurations.
It utilizes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and features a front-wheel-drive (FWD) drivetrain configuration.
2019 Chevrolet Spark Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| HB ACTIV |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | Continuous Variable (CVT) | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| HB Man ACTIV |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| HB LS |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | Continuous Variable (CVT) | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| HB Man LS |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| HB LT w/ 1LT |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | Continuous Variable (CVT) | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| HB LT w/ 2LT |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | Continuous Variable (CVT) | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2019 Chevrolet Spark Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| HB Man LT w/ 1LT |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| HB Man LT w/ 2LT |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| 2LT Hatchback |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| ACTIV Hatchback |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| LS Hatchback |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| LT Hatchback |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2018 Chevrolet Spark Horsepower And Torque
The 2018 Chevrolet Spark is equipped with a 1.4L DOHC MFI engine, producing a consistent output of 98 horsepower and 94 lb-ft of torque across all configurations.
This model features a front-wheel-drive (FWD) drivetrain and is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
2018 Chevrolet Spark Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 2LT Hatchback |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| ACTIV Hatchback |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| LS Hatchback |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| LT Hatchback |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2017 Chevrolet Spark Horsepower And Torque
The Chevrolet Spark is equipped with a 1.4L DOHC MFI engine, producing a consistent output of 98 horsepower and 94 lb-ft of torque.
This vehicle features a front-wheel-drive configuration and is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
2017 Chevrolet Spark Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 2LT Hatchback |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| ACTIV Hatchback |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| LS Hatchback |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| LT Hatchback |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
94 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2016 Chevrolet Spark Horsepower And Torque
The Chevrolet Spark features a horsepower range from 98 hp produced by a 1.4L DOHC MFI inline-4 engine to 140 hp from an electric drive unit.
Torque output varies from 94 lb-ft with the gasoline engine to 327 lb-ft with the electric drive unit.
Both configurations utilize a front-wheel-drive layout, with the gasoline variant paired to a 5-speed manual transmission.
2016 Chevrolet Spark Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 2LT Hatchback |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp |
94 ft-lbs |
| LS Hatchback |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | Continuous Variable (CVT) | FWD |
98 hp |
94 ft-lbs |
| LT Hatchback |
1.4L | I4 | DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
98 hp |
94 ft-lbs |
| EV 2LT Hatchback |
Electric | NONE | Electric Drive Unit | FWD |
140 hp |
327 ft-lbs |
| EV LT Hatchback |
Electric | NONE | Electric Drive Unit | FWD |
140 hp |
327 ft-lbs |
2015 Chevrolet Spark Horsepower And Torque
The Chevrolet Spark features a horsepower range from 84 hp produced by a 1.2L ECOTEC DOHC MFI inline-4 engine to 140 hp from an electric drive unit.
Torque output varies from 83 lb-ft with the gasoline engine to 327 lb-ft with the electric drive unit.
The vehicle is equipped with a front-wheel-drive configuration and offers a 5-speed manual transmission for the gasoline variant.
2015 Chevrolet Spark Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 2LT Hatchback |
1.2L | I4 | ECOTEC DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
84 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
83 ft-lbs @ 4,200 rpm |
| LS Hatchback |
1.2L | I4 | ECOTEC DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
84 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
83 ft-lbs @ 4,200 rpm |
| LT Hatchback |
1.2L | I4 | ECOTEC DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
84 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
83 ft-lbs @ 4,200 rpm |
| EV 2LT Hatchback |
Electric | NONE | Electric Drive Unit | FWD |
140 hp |
327 ft-lbs |
| EV LT Hatchback |
Electric | NONE | Electric Drive Unit | FWD |
140 hp |
327 ft-lbs |
Third Generation: 2009-2014
The third-generation Chevrolet Spark (2009-2014) features a 1.2L ECOTEC DOHC MFI engine producing up to 84 hp and 83 lb-ft of torque, paired with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive (FWD).
A notable innovation is the electric variant, equipped with an Auto Electric Drive Unit delivering 140 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque, showcasing GM's early foray into electric mobility.
This generation transitioned to the GM Global Small Vehicles platform, replacing the original Suzuki-based architecture for improved engineering integration.
2014 Chevrolet Spark Horsepower And Torque
The Chevrolet Spark features a horsepower range from 84 hp with the 1.2L ECOTEC DOHC MFI engine to 140 hp with the electric drive unit.
Torque output varies from 83 lb-ft with the 1.2L engine to 400 lb-ft with the electric drive unit.
The vehicle is equipped with a front-wheel-drive configuration and offers a 5-speed manual transmission for the gasoline engine, while the electric variant utilizes an automatic electric drive unit.
2014 Chevrolet Spark Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 2LT Hatchback |
1.2L | I4 | ECOTEC DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
84 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
83 ft-lbs @ 4,200 rpm |
| LS Hatchback |
1.2L | I4 | ECOTEC DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
84 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
83 ft-lbs @ 4,200 rpm |
| LT Hatchback |
1.2L | I4 | ECOTEC DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
84 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
83 ft-lbs @ 4,200 rpm |
| EV 2LT Hatchback |
Electric | NONE | Auto Electric Drive Unit | FWD |
140 hp |
400 ft-lbs |
| EV LT Hatchback |
Electric | NONE | Auto Electric Drive Unit | FWD |
140 hp |
400 ft-lbs |
2013 Chevrolet Spark Horsepower And Torque
The Chevrolet Spark is equipped with a 1.2L ECOTEC DOHC MFI inline-4 engine, producing a consistent output of 84 horsepower and 83 lb-ft of torque.
This engine is paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and features a front-wheel-drive configuration.
2013 Chevrolet Spark Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 2LT Hatchback |
1.2L | I4 | ECOTEC DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
84 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
83 ft-lbs @ 4,200 rpm |
| LS Hatchback |
1.2L | I4 | ECOTEC DOHC MFI | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
84 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
83 ft-lbs @ 4,200 rpm |
| LT Hatchback |
1.2L | I4 | ECOTEC DOHC MFI | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
84 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
83 ft-lbs @ 4,200 rpm |
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