Chevrolet Spark 2021 5-year cost to own
Based on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩20,482,386
Monthly average ₩341,373|Cost per km ₩273/km| Depreciation | ₩3,025,000 | 15% |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | ₩8,593,750 | 42% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 27% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩363,636 | 2% |
| Maintenance | ₩3,000,000 | 15% |
| Total | ₩20,482,386 |
Vehicle tax: engine-based rates with age reduction (flat rate for EVs) · Insurance uses a reference range by age band, not a quote
Cumulative cost by year
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| Year | Depreciation | Fuel | Insurance | Vehicle tax | Maintenance | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ₩726,000 | ₩1,718,750 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩83,117 | ₩600,000 | ₩4,227,867 |
| 2 | ₩605,000 | ₩1,718,750 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩77,922 | ₩600,000 | ₩8,329,539 |
| 3 | ₩605,000 | ₩1,718,750 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩72,727 | ₩600,000 | ₩12,426,016 |
| 4 | ₩605,000 | ₩1,718,750 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩67,532 | ₩600,000 | ₩16,517,298 |
| 5 | ₩484,000 | ₩1,718,750 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩62,338 | ₩600,000 | ₩20,482,386 |
The results are estimates based on public statistics and may differ from actual transaction prices and real costs. See how we calculate
Frequently asked questions
Q.What is included in the 5-year TCO?
Depreciation, fuel or charging, insurance reference cost, vehicle tax with age reduction, and maintenance by cost grade.
Q.How is Korean vehicle tax calculated?
Engine size × rate (80/140/200 KRW per cc) plus 30% education tax, reduced 5% yearly from year 3 up to 50%. EVs pay a flat amount.
Q.Why show cost per km?
Cost per km makes cars of different classes comparable and shows what each kilometer actually costs you.