Petrol · 2010–2020
Holden Spark
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Holden Spark. By the official figures, the 2020 uses 5.5 L/100km: 51 mpg UK, 43 mpg US.

- Fuel use
- 5.5 L/100km
- 2020 official
- UK mpg
- 51 mpg
- US mpg
- 43 mpg
- On a full tank
- 636 km
- 35 L tank
What a Spark costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $16.17 per 100 km | $1,779 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $13.26 per 100 km | $1,471 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £15.44 per 100 miles | £1,081 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $10.18 per 100 miles | $1,374 |
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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 5.7 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 5.6 L/100km | 51 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 5.1 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 5.1 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 5.1 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
Holden Spark questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Holden Spark?
The 2020 Holden Spark uses 5.5 L/100km by its official figures: 51 mpg in UK gallons and 43 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Holden Spark cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,779 in New Zealand, $1,471 in Australia, £1,081 in United Kingdom, $1,374 in United States.
How far does a Holden Spark go on a full tank?
About 636 km (395 miles) from its 35 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Holden Spark's boot?
170 L, for the 1.4 CVT.
Cars like the Spark
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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What will a drive in your Spark cost?
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