Comparisons · 2019

2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2019 Kia Soul

The 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV uses less fuel: 2.0 against 8.7 l/100km, about 77% less. The 2019 Kia Soul has fewer NHTSA recalls (1 against 6). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2019 Kia Soul leads on 2 of 3 measurable figures. 17 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV2 l/100km
2019 Kia Soul8.7 l/100km
Kerb weight
2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV1,625 kg
2019 Kia Soul1,397 kg
NHTSA recalls
2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV6
2019 Kia Soul1
Owner complaints
2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV178
2019 Kia Soul136
NCAP overall rating
2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV5
2019 Kia Soul5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV2019 Kia Soul
Combined2 l/100km8.7 l/100km
Complaints178136
Recall campaigns61
Displacement10 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardZEVL3ULEV70
Extra-urban2.1 l/100km7.8 l/100km
FuelElectricityRegular Gasoline
Gears16
Height1,590 mm1,600 mm
Kerb weight1,625 kg1,397 kg
Length4,170 mm4,140 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)Manual 6-spd
Urban1.8 l/100km9.8 l/100km
Wheelbase2,600 mm2,570 mm
Width1,770 mm1,800 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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