2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2018 Nissan Leaf

2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2018 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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S Hatchback

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LEAF S Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$28,412	$29,990
LEAF SL Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$34,285	$36,200
LEAF SV Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$30,776	$32,490

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,155

$28,412

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,620

$29,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$610 / month

$500 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.0

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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 Nissan Leaf is improved in every way over its aged predecessor: it’s better-looking, nicer inside, and has more power and battery range, at a relatively affordable price.

TCC Likes

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

Normal styling inside and out
Excellent one-pedal driving
150 miles of range, better acceleration

TCC Dislikes

Quick charging optional
Looks like an econobox
Inside plastics subpar

It’s a hatchback, not a crossover
No one will know it’s electric
Fast-charging network spotty at best

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

- TBD -

Mid-Size Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

51.6

51.7

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

33.5

Front Head Room (in)

39.7

41.2

Second Hip Room (in)

50.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

54.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

92.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

37.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

52.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.6

42.1

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

106.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.5

70.5

Track Width, Front (in)

59.1

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

164.0

176.4

Height, Overall (in)

62.8

61.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.1

61.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.9

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

23.6

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.5

Brake Type

Regenerative

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

34.8

Steering Type

Electric Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/50R17

P205/55HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

QBM

Front Tire Size

P215/50R17

P205/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

QBM

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3563

3433

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

16 X 6.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Electric

Fuel System

Electric

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266 @ - TBD -

236

Engine Order Code

EN0

Displacement

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200 @ - TBD -

147 @ 3282

Mileage

Battery Range (mi)

238

151

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

128

125

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

119

112

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

110

100

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.05

8.19

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

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

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Bolt EV

Nissan LEAF

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

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

Emissions

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

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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