2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2018 Chevrolet Volt vs 2018 Toyota Prius

2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2018 Chevrolet Volt

2018 Toyota Prius

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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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5-Door HB LT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Volt 5-Door HB LT	43	42	$31,891	$33,220
Volt 5-Door HB Premier	43	42	$36,067	$37,570

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Four

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Prius Four	54	50	$27,634	$29,685
Prius Four Touring	54	50	$28,453	$30,565
Prius One	54	50	$22,067	$23,475
Prius Three	54	50	$24,888	$26,735
Prius Three Touring	54	50	$26,173	$28,115
Prius Two	54	50	$23,204	$24,685
Prius Two Eco	58	53	$23,655	$25,165
Prius Prime Advanced	N/A	N/A	$31,968	$33,300
Prius Prime Plus	N/A	N/A	$26,209	$27,300
Prius Prime Premium	N/A	N/A	$27,840	$29,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,155

$31,891

$27,634

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,620

$33,220

$29,685

Monthly Payment Estimate

$610 / month

$554 / month

$495 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV remains the only affordable, available electric car that offers more than 200 miles of range.

The 2018 Chevrolet Volt is an accomplished and refined extended-range electric car that makes an ideal everyday commuter.

The 2018 Toyota Prius wins our minds with its fuel-efficiency and low running costs. Our hearts are a different story.

TCC Likes

238 miles at a mass price
Big inside, small outside
Superb display graphics

53 mile electric range
Silent and smooth operation
Blends in with the crowd

Stellar fuel efficiency
Great standard safety equipment
Super-sized touchscreen in top trim levels

TCC Dislikes

Quick charging optional
Looks like an econobox
Inside plastics subpar

Blends in with the crowd
Five seats? No way
3.6-kw charger is slow

Let’s face it—or let’s not, actually. The Prius isn’t pretty.
Limited EV range in Prius Prime
No longer alone among hybrids

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

43 mpg

54 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

42 mpg

50 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

- TBD -

Compact Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

34.70

33.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.7

37.80

39.4

Second Hip Room (in)

50.8

51.30

51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

56.50

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

90.0

93.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

35.80

37.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

53.20

Front Leg Room (in)

41.6

42.10

42.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.6

53.70

53.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.5

71.20

69.3

Track Width, Front (in)

59.1

60.60

60.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

164.0

180.40

178.7

Height, Overall (in)

62.8

56.4

58.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.1

61.80

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

106.10

106.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.9

10.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

27.4

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

10.87 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

10.00 x - TBD -

10.2

Brake Type

Regenerative

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

8.9

11.3

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

15.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

36.40

33.5

Steering Type

Electric Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

3.0

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/50R17

P195/65SR15

Rear Tire Order Code

QBM

5GP

Front Tire Size

P215/50R17

P195/65SR15

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

QBM

5GP

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3563

3543

3050

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

17 x 7.0

15 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

17 x 7.0

15 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.4

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Fuel System

Electric

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266 @ - TBD -

294

105 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

EN0

L3A

Displacement

1.5L/- TBD -

1.8 L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200 @ - TBD -

149

121 @ 5200

Engine Type

Electric

Gas/Electric I4

Gas/Electric I-4

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

128

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

119

106

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

110

Battery Range (mi)

238

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

MKV

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.05

2.64

4.11

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Bolt EV

Chevrolet Volt

Toyota Prius

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

Suspension Type - Rear

Semi-independent

Compound Crank

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Compound Crank

w/Coil Springs

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Emissions

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

1.3

3.4

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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