2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2019 Nissan Leaf

2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2019 Nissan Leaf

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5-Door Wgn LT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Bolt EV 5-Door Wgn LT	N/A	N/A	$35,301	$36,620
Bolt EV 5-Door Wgn Premier	N/A	N/A	$39,543	$41,020

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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 S PLUS Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$34,616	$36,550
LEAF SL Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$34,381	$36,300
LEAF SL PLUS Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$40,291	$42,550
LEAF SV Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$30,881	$32,600
LEAF SV PLUS Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$36,471	$38,510

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,301

$28,412

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,620

$29,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$610 / month

$500 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Chevy Bolt EV electric hatchback started a trend that others are only now catching up to.

With a quicker-accelerating, 226-mile Plus model in the lineup, the 2019 Nissan Leaf is a lot of electric car for the money.

TCC Likes

Long electric range
It’s available on lots, no waiting
Drives like a normal car

Plus model’s 226-mile driving range
Newly normal styling
Quiet interior

TCC Dislikes

Is normal exciting, though?
Competitors are catching up, quickly
Cost-cutting materials are evident

Looks perhaps too normal (read: non-electric)
Unexciting driving experience
Choppy ride (Leaf Plus)

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

Highway

Coming Soon

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Small station wagon

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

50.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

54.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.4

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

Front Hip Room (in)

51.6

51.7

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

33.5

Front Head Room (in)

39.7

41.2

Exterior Dimensions

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

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

106.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.5

70.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.9

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

23.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10 x - TBD -

11.5

Brake Type

Partially Regenerative

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11 x - TBD -

11.1

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

34.8

Steering Type

Electric Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

QBM

Front Tire Size

P215/50R17

P205/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

QBM

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/50R17

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

3433

Wheels

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

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266

236

Engine Order Code

EN0

Displacement

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200

147 @ 3282

Engine Type

Electric

Fuel System

Electric

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

119

112

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

110

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

238

150

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

128

124

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Drivetrain

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

8.19

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Bolt EV

Nissan LEAF

Body Style

Wagon

Hatchback

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

Suspension Type - Rear

Compound Crank (Torsion Beam)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Torsion Beam

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

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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