Comparisons · 2021

2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2021 Kia Soul

The 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV uses less fuel: 2.0 against 8.1 l/100km, about 75% less. The 2021 Kia Soul has fewer NHTSA recalls (2 against 5). The 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV has the higher NCAP overall rating (5 stars against 4).

2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 17 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV2 l/100km
2021 Kia Soul8.1 l/100km
Kerb weight
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV1,625 kg
2021 Kia Soul1,572 kg
NHTSA recalls
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV5
2021 Kia Soul2
Owner complaints
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV67
2021 Kia Soul233
NCAP overall rating
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV5
2021 Kia Soul4

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV2021 Kia Soul
Combined2 l/100km8.1 l/100km
Complaints67233
NCAP overall54
Recall campaigns52
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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