2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2021 Kia Niro

2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV

#3 in Compact Cars

2021 Kia Niro

#21 in Compact Cars

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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	$35,186	$36,500
Bolt EV 5-Door Wgn Premier	N/A	N/A	$40,198	$41,700

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EX Premium FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Niro EX Premium FWD	51	46	$31,962	$32,950
Niro LX FWD	53	48	$23,948	$24,690
Niro LXS FWD	51	46	$25,306	$26,090
Niro Touring FWD	46	40	$27,539	$28,390
Niro Touring SE FWD	46	40	$30,022	$30,950
Niro EV EX FWD	N/A	N/A	$38,112	$39,090
Niro EV EX Premium FWD	N/A	N/A	$43,534	$44,650
Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX FWD	N/A	N/A	$32,389	$33,390
Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium FWD	N/A	N/A	$35,454	$36,550
Niro Plug-In Hybrid LXS FWD	N/A	N/A	$28,703	$29,590

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,186

$31,962

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,500

$32,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$608 / month

$549 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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5.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV provides a long driving range in a flexible hatchback body for the city—but it comes up short in charm and polish.

The 2021 Kia Niro is a thrifty choice for those who don’t want polarizing Prius looks.

TCC Likes

Reliably long driving range
Familiar small-car driving experience
Perky powertrain

Hatchback practicality
Great fuel economy
Good value

TCC Dislikes

Front seats can be a deal-breaker
Fast-charging is optional
Underwhelming refinement and noise levels

Not exactly exciting
Where’s the AWD?
Some versions thirstier than others

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

51 mpg

Highway

Coming Soon

46 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Small station wagon

Small Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

50.8

48.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.4

100.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

39.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

55.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.6

41.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.6

53.7

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

37.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.7

40.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

59.1

61.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

164

171.5

Height, Overall (in)

62.8

60.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.1

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

106.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.5

71.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

54.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

19.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

19.4

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 -

10.3

Brake Type

Partially Regenerative Electro-Hydraulic

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

Steering Type

Column-Mounted 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

P205/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

QBM

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/50R17

P205/60HR16

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

3122

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

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

195 @ 2400

Engine Order Code

EN0

Displacement

1.6 L/96

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200

139 @ 5700

Engine Type

Electric

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Electric

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

118

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

108

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

259

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

127

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.96

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.35

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.22

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.05

3.23

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.93

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.87

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Bolt EV

Kia Niro

Body Style

Wagon

Sport Utility

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.)

w/Solid Stabilizer Bar

Strut

Emissions

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

3.6

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

2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2022 Bolt EV supplies building; 2021s sold out
Lease: From $249 for 36 months
Rebates: $500 off for all buyers
Finance: From 2.99% APR for 72 months

2021 Kia Niro

2021 Kia Niro available; 2022s expected soon
Lease: From $199 for 36 months
Rebate: Up to $1,500 cash back
Finance: From 0.0% APR

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