2021 Chevrolet Spark vs 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport
The Chevrolet Spark edges it, 91.1 to 86.4, on fuel & range, safety. The Nissan Rogue Sport is ahead on space & cargo. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 4.2 and it flips.
2021 Chevrolet Spark
The 2021 Chevrolet Spark is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact hatchback with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Spark, is EPA-rated at …
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport
The 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact hatchback with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Rogue Sport, is EPA-…
2021 Chevrolet Spark
Slight edgeThe Chevrolet Spark edges it, 91.1 to 86.4, on fuel & range, safety. The Nissan Rogue Sport is ahead on space & cargo. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 4.2 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2021 Nissan Rogue Sportoverall 86.4 | 2021 Chevrolet Sparkoverall 91.1 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 85.2 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 80.4 | 90 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 80 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 86.4 | 91.1 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 3 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Nissan Rogue Sport and Chevrolet Spark
Nissan Rogue Sport: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Chevrolet Spark: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 4.2 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2021 Chevrolet Spark wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 23 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 33 combined against 28 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,050 against $2,400).
Where the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport answers
- It has 10 standard driver assists filed with NHTSA against 5.
- It seats 5 against 4.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
specs not availableSafety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan Rogue Sport
Top recalls
- high Electrical System 23V093000 · 712,458 vehicles · filed unfixed
Chevrolet Spark
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan Rogue Sport | Chevrolet Spark | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Rogue Sport | Spark |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 28 | 33 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,400 | $2,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport or the 2021 Chevrolet Spark?
The Chevrolet Spark edges it, 91.1 to 86.4, on fuel & range, safety. The Nissan Rogue Sport is ahead on space & cargo. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 4.2 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2021 Chevrolet Spark scores 91.1 and the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport 86.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport or the 2021 Chevrolet Spark?
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall (1 filed with no repair available). 2021 Chevrolet Spark: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport and the 2021 Chevrolet Spark?
Where the 2021 Chevrolet Spark wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 23 filed with NHTSA), is rated 33 combined against 28 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,050 against $2,400). Where the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport answers: it has 10 standard driver assists filed with NHTSA against 5 and seats 5 against 4.