2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2019 Volkswagen Golf

2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV

#5 in Compact Cars

2019 Volkswagen Golf

#7 in Compact Cars

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5-Door Wagon LT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
5-Door Wagon LT	N/A	N/A	$35,228	$36,620
5-Door Wagon Premier	N/A	N/A	$39,461	$41,020

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1.4T Manual S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
1.4T Manual S	29	37	$20,971	$21,845
1.4T Automatic S	29	37	$22,027	$22,945
1.4T Manual SE	29	37	$23,179	$24,145
1.8T Manual 4MOTION S	22	31	$23,419	$24,395
1.4T Automatic SE	29	37	$24,236	$25,245
1.8T Automatic 4MOTION S	22	29	$24,474	$25,495
2.0T Manual S	24	32	$26,492	$27,595
2.0T DSG S	25	31	$27,547	$28,695
2.0T Manual Rabbit Edition	24	32	$27,739	$28,895
2.0T DSG Rabbit Edition	25	31	$28,795	$29,995
2.0T Manual SE	24	32	$30,523	$31,795
2.0T DSG SE	25	31	$31,579	$32,895
2.0T Manual Automaticbahn	24	32	$34,555	$35,995
2.0T DSG Automaticbahn	25	31	$35,611	$37,095

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Invoice Price

$35,228

$20,971

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,620

$21,845

Monthly Payment Estimate

$610 / month

$364 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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6.5

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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.

The practical 2019 VW Golf is a smart choice whether as a frugal hatchback or a zippy GTI.

TCC Likes

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

Excellent ride quality
Comfortable interior
Flexible engines

TCC Dislikes

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

Dizzying lineup
Alltrack’s limitations
Downsized engine in some

Fuel Economy

City

29 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small station wagon

Compact Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

35.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.7

38.4

Second Hip Room (in)

50.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

55.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.4

93.5

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

38.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

53.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.6

41.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.6

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.5

70.8

Track Width, Front (in)

59.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.4

Length, Overall (in)

164.0

167.6

Height, Overall (in)

62.8

58.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.1

59.8

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

103.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.9

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

53.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

17.4

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11 x - TBD -

11.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10 x - TBD -

10.7

Brake Type

Partially Regenerative

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

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

35.8

Steering Type

Electric Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/50R17

P195/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

QBM

Front Tire Size

P215/50R17

P195/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QBM

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

2963

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

15 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

15 X 6

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

480

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

Engine

Fuel System

Electric

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266

184 @ 1400

Engine Order Code

EN0

Displacement

1.4 L/85

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200

147 @ 5000

Engine Type

Electric

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Mileage

Battery Range (mi)

238

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

128

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

119

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

110

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.97

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.63

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.11

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.36

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.12

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.05

3.39

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Bolt EV

Volkswagen Golf

Body Style

Wagon

Hatchback

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

Suspension Type - Rear

Compound Crank (Torsion Beam)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Emissions

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

5.5

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

2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2019 Bolt EV stocked to meet demand
Up to $6,500 factory rebate
Lease from $449 for 39 months
Get 0% APR for 72 months + $1,000 bonus

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2019 Volkswagen Golf

2019 Golf is hard to find in stock
Rebates: Unadvertised discounts + $500 credit for select customers
Finance: From 2.9% APR for 60 months
Lease: No special offers this month, which is unusual

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