Comparisons · 2020

2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2020 Kia Soul

The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV uses less fuel: 2.0 against 8.1 l/100km, about 75% less. The 2020 Kia Soul has fewer NHTSA recalls (1 against 8). The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV has the higher NCAP overall rating (5 stars against 4).

2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 17 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV2 l/100km
2020 Kia Soul8.1 l/100km
Kerb weight
2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV1,625 kg
2020 Kia Soul1,572 kg
NHTSA recalls
2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV8
2020 Kia Soul1
Owner complaints
2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV173
2020 Kia Soul381
NCAP overall rating
2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV5
2020 Kia Soul4

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV2020 Kia Soul
Combined2 l/100km8.1 l/100km
Complaints173381
NCAP overall54
Recall campaigns81
Displacement99,990 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardZEVL3ULEV70
Extra-urban2.2 l/100km7.3 l/100km
FuelElectricityRegular Gasoline
Gears16
Height1,590 mm1,620 mm
Kerb weight1,625 kg1,572 kg
Length4,170 mm4,200 mm
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic (AM-S7)
Urban1.9 l/100km8.7 l/100km
Wheelbase2,600 mm2,600 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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