2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2019 Volkswagen Golf

2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2019 Volkswagen Golf

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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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1.4T S Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Golf 1.4T S Automatic	29	37	$22,027	$22,945
Golf 1.4T S Manual	29	37	$20,971	$21,845
Golf 1.4T SE Automatic	29	37	$24,236	$25,245
Golf 1.4T SE Manual	29	37	$23,179	$24,145
Golf Alltrack 1.8T S DSG	22	30	$26,875	$27,995
Golf Alltrack 1.8T S Manual	21	30	$25,819	$26,895
Golf Alltrack 1.8T SE DSG	22	30	$30,331	$31,595
Golf Alltrack 1.8T SE Manual	21	30	$29,275	$30,495
Golf Alltrack 1.8T SEL DSG	22	30	$34,651	$36,095
Golf Alltrack 1.8T SEL Manual	21	30	$33,595	$34,995
Golf GTI 2.0T Automaticbahn DSG	25	31	$35,611	$37,095
Golf GTI 2.0T Automaticbahn Manual	24	32	$34,555	$35,995
Golf GTI 2.0T Rabbit Edition DSG	25	31	$28,795	$29,995
Golf GTI 2.0T Rabbit Edition Manual	24	32	$27,739	$28,895
Golf GTI 2.0T S DSG	25	31	$27,547	$28,695
Golf GTI 2.0T S Manual	24	32	$26,492	$27,595
Golf GTI 2.0T SE DSG	25	31	$31,579	$32,895
Golf GTI 2.0T SE Manual	24	32	$30,523	$31,795
Golf R 2.0T DSG w/DCC/Nav	23	30	$39,835	$41,495
Golf R 2.0T Manual w/DCC/Nav	21	29	$38,779	$40,395
Golf SportWagen 1.4T S Automatic	N/A	N/A	$22,075	$22,995
Golf SportWagen 1.4T S Manual	N/A	N/A	$21,019	$21,895
Golf SportWagen 1.4T SE Automatic	N/A	N/A	$28,795	$29,995
Golf SportWagen 1.8T S Automatic 4MOTION	22	29	$24,474	$25,495
Golf SportWagen 1.8T S Manual 4MOTION	22	31	$23,419	$24,395

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,301

$22,027

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,620

$22,945

Monthly Payment Estimate

$610 / month

$382 / 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

Coming Soon

29 mpg

Highway

Coming Soon

37 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Small station wagon

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

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

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

35.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.7

38.4

Exterior Dimensions

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

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.5

70.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.9

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

17.4

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

53.7

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 -

10.7

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 -

11.3

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

35.8

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

P195/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QBM

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/50R17

P195/65HR15

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

3023

Wheels

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

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

480

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

Engine

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

Fuel System

Electric

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

119

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

110

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

238

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

128

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.23

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.97

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.05

3.87

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.47

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.07

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Bolt EV

Volkswagen Golf

Body Style

Wagon

Hatchback

Suspension

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

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

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

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