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
0 mpg 24 mpg
Highway
0 mpg 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 -
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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