Compare 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2017 Chevrolet Sonic

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
2017 Chevrolet Sonic
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5-Door HB LT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Bolt EV 5-Door HB LT N/A N/A $35,155 $36,620
Bolt EV 5-Door HB Premier N/A N/A $39,268 $40,905
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4-Door Sedan Automatic LS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Automatic LS 24 34 $15,739 $16,395
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Automatic LT 24 34 $17,443 $18,170
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Automatic Premier 27 36 $19,598 $20,415
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Manual LS 25 33 $14,539 $15,145
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Manual LT 28 38 $16,828 $17,530
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Manual Premier 28 38 $18,931 $19,720
Sonic 5-Door HB Automatic LT w/1SD 24 34 $18,211 $18,970
Sonic 5-Door HB Automatic Premier 27 36 $20,366 $21,215
Sonic 5-Door HB Manual LT 25 33 $16,876 $17,580
Sonic 5-Door HB Manual Premier 28 38 $18,931 $19,720

Pricing

Invoice Price
$35,155
$15,739

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$36,620
$16,395

Monthly Payment Estimate
$610 / month
$273 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
7.4
6.5

TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV could become the first mainstream electric car, with a 238-mile range and a base price in the high $30,000s before incentives. The 2017 Chevrolet Sonic gets some safety and feature improvements, and should continue to score big on refinement and driving fun.

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Fuel Economy

City
Coming Soon 24 mpg

Highway
Coming Soon 34 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors
4 4

EPA Classification
Small Station Wagon Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)
50.8 51.60

Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.6 53.40

Passenger Volume (ft³)
- TBD - 90.3

Second Head Room (in)
37.9 37.80

Second Shoulder Room (in)
52.8 53.00

Front Leg Room (in)
41.6 41.80

Passenger Capacity
5 5

Front Hip Room (in)
51.6 51.40

Second Leg Room (in)
36.5 34.60

Front Head Room (in)
39.7 38.70

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)
59.1 59.40

Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Length, Overall (in)
164.0 173.90

Height, Overall (in)
62.8 59.70

Track Width, Rear (in)
59.1 59.40

Wheelbase (in)
102.4 99.40

Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.5 68.30

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)
16.9 14.9

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA Yes

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes NA

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - NA

Brake Type
Regenerative Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA 9.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 10.8 x 1.0

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA 12.2

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - 14

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.4 34.5

Steering Type
Electric Pwr Electric Pwr Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - 2.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - N/A

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code
QBM Q1H

Front Tire Size
P215/50R17 P195/65R15

Spare Tire Size
NA T115/70R16

Front Tire Order Code
QBM Q1H

Spare Tire Order Code
NA ZAD

Rear Tire Size
P215/50R17 P195/65R15

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3563 2837

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 15 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 15 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel

Spare Wheel Material
NA - TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
NA 6.3

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 438

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
NA 100

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
266 @ - TBD - 125 @ 3800

Engine Order Code
EN0 LUW

Displacement
NA 1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
200 @ - TBD - 138 @ 6300

Engine Type
Electric Gas I4

Fuel System
Electric Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
NA 34

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined
119 -

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
NA 24

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy
110 -

Estimated Battery Range (mi)
238 -

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
NA 28

EPA MPG Equivalent - City
128 -

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)
NA NA

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 1.91

Trans Type
1 6

Drivetrain
Front wheel drive Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
NA 2.94

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 2.90

Trans Order Code
NA MH9

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
7.05 3.47

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 1.45

Trans Description Cont.
NA Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.70

First Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 4.50

Summary

Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Bolt EV Chevrolet Sonic

Body Style
Hatchback Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA NA

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
NA - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear
Semi-independent Semi-Independent Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Compound Crank w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA NA

Suspension Type - Front
Independent MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA NA

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
NA 6.3

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating
-

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
-

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
-

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
-

Overall Side Crash Rating
-

Side Barrier Rating
-

Side Barrier Rating Driver
-

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
-

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
-

Combined Side Rating Front Seat
-

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
-

Rollover Rating
-

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