2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs 2015 smart fortwo

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV

2015 smart fortwo

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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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ES Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
i-MiEV ES Automatic	N/A	N/A	$22,500	$22,995

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2-Door Convertible Passion

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
fortwo 2-Door Convertible Passion	34	38	$16,675	$17,930
fortwo 2-Door Coupe Passion	34	38	$13,885	$14,930
fortwo 2-Door Coupe Pure	34	38	$12,341	$13,270
fortwo electric drive 2-Door Convertible Passion	N/A	N/A	$26,040	$28,000
fortwo electric drive 2-Door Coupe Passion	N/A	N/A	$23,250	$25,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,155

$22,500

$16,675

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,620

$22,995

$17,930

Monthly Payment Estimate

$610 / month

$383 / month

$299 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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3.8

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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.

While the 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV is okay around town and holds four adults, its low price tag doesn't make up for inadequate range, marginal acceleration, and a dated interior.

TCC Likes

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

Holds four adults
Lowest-cost electric car
Cheap to run

TCC Dislikes

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

Freeway performance minimal
Range plummets with speed
Safety scores low

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

34 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

38 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagon

Subcompact Cars

Two-Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

50.8

47.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

54.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

84.7

45.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

34.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

54.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.6

33.8

41.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.6

49.4

45.4

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

Front Head Room (in)

39.7

35.6

39.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

59.1

55.9

50.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

6.1

5.2

Length, Overall (in)

164.0

144.7

106.1

Height, Overall (in)

62.8

63.6

60.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.1

54.3

54.5

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

100.4

73.5

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

28.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.5

62.4

61.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.9

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

50.4

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

13.2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

Brake Type

Regenerative

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

10.1

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

8.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

30.8

28.7

Steering Type

Electric Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

QBM

Front Tire Size

P215/50R17

P145/65HR15

P155/60TR15

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

QBM

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/50R17

P175/60HR15

P175/55TR15

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

2579

1852

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

15 X 5.5

15 X 4.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

15 X 6.5

15 X 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

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 -

145

68 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

EN0

Displacement

1.0 L/61

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200 @ - TBD -

66 @ 3000

70 @ 5800

Engine Type

Electric

Premium Unleaded I-3

Fuel System

Electric

MPI

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

128

121

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

119

112

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

110

102

Battery Range (mi)

238

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.31

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.26

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front wheel drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.23

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.05

7.07

4.53

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.94

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Bolt EV

Mitsubishi i-MiEV

smart fortwo

Body Style

Hatchback

Cabriolet

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

Suspension Type - Rear

Semi-independent

Torsion Beam

Other

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Compound Crank

Torsion Beam

Other

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Strut

Emissions

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

4.9

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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