2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2017 Kia Soul EV vs 2017 Nissan Leaf

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2017 Kia Soul EV

2017 Nissan Leaf

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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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EV Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Soul EV EV Automatic	N/A	N/A	$31,727	$33,950
Soul EV EV+ Automatic	N/A	N/A	$33,285	$35,950
Soul EV EV-e Automatic	N/A	N/A	$30,261	$32,250

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S Hatchback

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LEAF S Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$29,064	$30,680
LEAF SL Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$34,843	$36,790
LEAF SV Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$32,394	$34,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,155

$31,727

$29,064

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,620

$33,950

$30,680

Monthly Payment Estimate

$610 / month

$566 / month

$511 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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5.8

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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 Kia Soul EV offers more space for people and cargo than many other small battery-electric cars, but you can only buy it in limited regions and it's no longer top of the non-Tesla range list.

Eclipsed by the Chevrolet Bolt EV's 200-mile-plus range, the Nissan Leaf is best enjoyed with the substantial discounts dealers are eager to offer.

TCC Likes

238-mile range, normal price
Huge interior, small footprint
Excellent display graphics

Lots of interior space
Real-world range around 100 miles
DC quick charging standard

Big discounts easy to find
Distinctively designed
Silent operation

TCC Dislikes

Looks smaller than it is
Quick-charging costs extra
Economy-car interior plastics

Very limited availability
Electric steering is numb
Interior over the top?

Poor safety scores
Range falls notably in cold weather
Chevrolet Bolt EV is only slightly pricier but offers far better range

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagon

Mid-Size Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

39.7

39.6

41.2

Second Hip Room (in)

50.8

49.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

55.5

54.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

97.1

92.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

39.5

37.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

54.7

52.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.6

40.9

42.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.6

53.2

51.7

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

33.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

59.1

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.9

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

164.0

163

175

Height, Overall (in)

62.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.1

62.4

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

101.2

106.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.5

70.9

69.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.9

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

18.8

23.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

49.5

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.8

11.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.1

11.5

Brake Type

Regenerative

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

34.2

Steering Type

Electric Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

QBM

Front Tire Size

P215/50R17

P205/60HR16

P205/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

QBM

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/50R17

P205/60HR16

P205/55HR16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3563

3289

3323

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

16 X 6.5

16 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

16 X 6.5

16 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266 @ - TBD -

210 @ 2730

187

Engine Order Code

EN0

Displacement

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200 @ - TBD -

109 @ 8000

107

Engine Type

Electric

Fuel System

Electric

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

128

120

124

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

119

105

112

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

110

101

Battery Range (mi)

238

107

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front wheel drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.05

8.21

7.94

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Bolt EV

Kia Soul EV

Nissan LEAF

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

Suspension Type - Rear

Semi-independent

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Compound Crank

Torsion Beam

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Emissions

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

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