Chevy Sprak = 32/38mpg manual 28/37mpg auto
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Chevy Spark = 32/38mpg manual 28/37mpg auto
Chevy Spark Fails to Ignite 40+ MPG Rating
This is pretty bad, I thought this car was going to get 50mpg and it doesn't even get 40. The only reason for this car it exist is to be super fuel efficient. Since it can't beat the Cruze or Sonic, I see no reason for this car to exist. I really doubt there is a customer out there that has a Sonic and wishes there car was smaller.
This is pretty bad, I thought this car was going to get 50mpg and it doesn't even get 40. The only reason for this car it exist is to be super fuel efficient. Since it can't beat the Cruze or Sonic, I see no reason for this car to exist. I really doubt there is a customer out there that has a Sonic and wishes there car was smaller.
Last edited by Z28x; 07-20-2012 at 07:40 AM.
#2
Re: Chevy Sprak = 32/38mpg manual 28/37mpg auto
It isn't all that bad for a small gas car.
City cars are really more about small size for ease of parking in crowded cities. That is why they have been much more popular in Europe than the US.
The Smart ForTwo has similar economy and requires premium gas.
City cars are really more about small size for ease of parking in crowded cities. That is why they have been much more popular in Europe than the US.
The Smart ForTwo has similar economy and requires premium gas.
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Re: Chevy Sprak = 32/38mpg manual 28/37mpg auto
For comparison's sake:
Fiat 500 1.4L (premium gas)
Manual - 30/33/38 mpg
Auto - 27/30/34 mpg
Mini Cooper 1.6L (premium)
Manual - 29/32/37
Auto - 28/31/36
Smart ForTwo (premium)
Auto - 34/36/38
Spark runs on regular, which is an advantage for fuel costs (at least a small one).
Fiat 500 1.4L (premium gas)
Manual - 30/33/38 mpg
Auto - 27/30/34 mpg
Mini Cooper 1.6L (premium)
Manual - 29/32/37
Auto - 28/31/36
Smart ForTwo (premium)
Auto - 34/36/38
Spark runs on regular, which is an advantage for fuel costs (at least a small one).
#5
Re: Chevy Sprak = 32/38mpg manual 28/37mpg auto
There has to be a point where the upper limit of fuel economy without a technology change is reached. The 37-40 mpg window may be that limit. They either have to decrease heat loss of the combustion event, or go to hybrd/etc technology.
The Sub 2000lb, 1.0 I-3, 60 hp Metro got into the 50's. HOwever, good luck moving those these days.
The Sub 2000lb, 1.0 I-3, 60 hp Metro got into the 50's. HOwever, good luck moving those these days.
#6
Re: Chevy Sprak = 32/38mpg manual 28/37mpg auto
There has to be a point where the upper limit of fuel economy without a technology change is reached. The 37-40 mpg window may be that limit. They either have to decrease heat loss of the combustion event, or go to hybrd/etc technology.
The Sub 2000lb, 1.0 I-3, 60 hp Metro got into the 50's. HOwever, good luck moving those these days.
The Sub 2000lb, 1.0 I-3, 60 hp Metro got into the 50's. HOwever, good luck moving those these days.
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Re: Chevy Sprak = 32/38mpg manual 28/37mpg auto
I think the limit these small cars are hitting is due to their shape. They are just too short and tall to be aerodynamic enough to get big hwy numbers.
Last edited by SSCamaro99_3; 07-19-2012 at 04:22 PM.
#9
Re: Chevy Sprak = 32/38mpg manual 28/37mpg auto
For comparison's sake:
Fiat 500 1.4L (premium gas)
Manual - 30/33/38 mpg
Auto - 27/30/34 mpg
Mini Cooper 1.6L (premium)
Manual - 29/32/37
Auto - 28/31/36
Smart ForTwo (premium)
Auto - 34/36/38
Spark runs on regular, which is an advantage for fuel costs (at least a small one).
Fiat 500 1.4L (premium gas)
Manual - 30/33/38 mpg
Auto - 27/30/34 mpg
Mini Cooper 1.6L (premium)
Manual - 29/32/37
Auto - 28/31/36
Smart ForTwo (premium)
Auto - 34/36/38
Spark runs on regular, which is an advantage for fuel costs (at least a small one).
#10
Re: Chevy Sprak = 32/38mpg manual 28/37mpg auto
Weight is the problem. It's just too high nowadays.
But between all the gadgets people want and the safety equipment the government demands, there really isn't a way to reduce weight without going to some exotic material. Which would drive cost thru the stratosphere.
But between all the gadgets people want and the safety equipment the government demands, there really isn't a way to reduce weight without going to some exotic material. Which would drive cost thru the stratosphere.
#11
Re: Chevy Sprak = 32/38mpg manual 28/37mpg auto
The Chevy Sprak? Z28x fix yo title.
This car is not impressing anyone. Price is $12.5k, fuel mileage isn't exactly ground breaking, and it's not particularly good looking. Things are not looking good for this car.
This car is not impressing anyone. Price is $12.5k, fuel mileage isn't exactly ground breaking, and it's not particularly good looking. Things are not looking good for this car.
#12
Re: Chevy Sprak = 32/38mpg manual 28/37mpg auto
I'm still waiting for someone to produce a small "appliance" car for less than $10k. Otherwise, I see no point in these micro compacts unless their fuel numbers improve.
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Re: Chevy Sprak = 32/38mpg manual 28/37mpg auto