Comparisons · 2022

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2022 Kia Soul

The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV uses less fuel: 2.0 against 8.1 l/100km, about 75% less. The 2022 Kia Soul has fewer NHTSA recalls (1 against 7). The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV has the higher NCAP overall rating (5 stars against 4).

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 17 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV2 l/100km
2022 Kia Soul8.1 l/100km
Kerb weight
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV1,628 kg
2022 Kia Soul1,572 kg
NHTSA recalls
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV7
2022 Kia Soul1
Owner complaints
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV59
2022 Kia Soul88
NCAP overall rating
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV5
2022 Kia Soul4

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV2022 Kia Soul
Combined2 l/100km8.1 l/100km
Complaints5988
NCAP overall54
Recall campaigns71
Displacement99,990 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardZEVL3ULEV70
Extra-urban2.2 l/100km7.3 l/100km
FuelElectricityRegular Gasoline
Gears16
Height1,610 mm1,620 mm
Kerb weight1,628 kg1,572 kg
Length4,150 mm4,200 mm
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic (AM-S7)
Urban1.8 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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